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The Gates

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The Gates refers to a large-scale art installation created by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in Central Park, New York City. It consisted of 7,503 saffron-colored fabric panels hung from metal frames along the park's pathways.

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