Monday, June 12, 2017

Hailey's Novel Diary – 6/12/17

The Gates was a controversial art instillation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in Central Park for two weeks in 2005. They put thousands of nylon torii gates along walking paths throughout the park.

In typical New York fashion, everyone either loved it or hated it. Millions of people visited the piece while local news and talk show hosts ridiculed it.

I have seen real torii gates in Japan. Nylon fabric hanging on posts is not nearly as impressive. But I would not have objected had I lived there. It was only for two weeks. If it was permanent, I could understand people going nuts.


The Gates
Central Park, New York
By Christo and Jeanne-Claude

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No hate, please. There's enough of that in the world already.