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Berlin to Recreate Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Iconic Wrapped Reichstag with Light Projection

The nightly projection, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1995 artwork, will run from June 9 to 20 with official approval and secured funding.

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Overview

  • A large-scale light projection will replicate the 1995 Wrapped Reichstag, using 24 high-power projectors to illuminate the building’s façade.
  • The projection will take place nightly from June 9 to 20, between 21:30 and 01:00, on days when the German parliament is not in session.
  • Organized by Peter Schwenkow and Roland Specker, the project is funded by the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation and the organizers themselves, with a budget of €500,000.
  • The event celebrates the 30th anniversary of the original installation, which drew global attention and became a cultural milestone in post-reunification Berlin.
  • The projection period includes June 13, which would have marked the 90th birthdays of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, emphasizing their artistic legacy and the unifying power of art.