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Sarasota News Leader November 15, 2013 Page 147 That evening — from 6 to 8 p.m. — Art Center Sarasota will present a program about Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Wrapping the Pont Neuf Bridge in Paris, 1985. their scale and cost," the release points out. "However, the artists repeatedly insisted that they were merely making 'art for art's sake' and, as such, were working for two reasons — their own pleasure and to enchant the Over 20 times in the past 40 years, Christo and public," the release adds. "They succeeded his late wife Jeanne-Claude "created world in their ventures. They managed to astonish events for spectators, admirers, and skepeveryone!" tics," the release continues. "They made, and he continues to make, what is now known as Art Center Sarasota is located at 707 N. Tamiami Environmental or, Land, Art. The works are Trail in Sarasota. Tickets are $10 at the door. visually impressive, unquestionably breath- Those planning to attend may wish to bring taking and always controversial because of cushions for their chairs, the release notes. One of Christo's best-known installations involved the Pont Neuf Bridge in Paris in 1985. Photo by Airair via Wikimedia Commons