Gagosian London Hosts Conversation on Christo's Unrealized 'Air Package' Work
On June 22, 2026, Gagosian hosted a conversation between artist and stage designer Es Devlin and Vladimir Yavachev, director of projects for the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation, at its Grosvenor Hill gallery in London. The discussion took place inside the exhibition 'Christo: Air,' which features the first-ever presentation of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's large-scale indoor installation 'Air Package on a Ceiling.' Conceived in 1968 but never realized, the work belongs to a series that renders air tangible. Devlin, whose own practice manipulates air and light, and Yavachev explored how engineering constraints and possibilities shape artistic execution, and how the physical presence of the installation alters viewers' movement and perception.
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The realization of a concept from nearly six decades ago underscores the enduring relevance of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's investigations into the boundaries of sculpture and space. For collectors, it highlights the value of posthumous execution of iconic unrealized projects, a strategy increasingly employed by estate foundations. Gagosian's presentation positions the gallery as a platform for historical conceptual works, bridging contemporary practice with the avant-garde of the 1960s.
- Artists: Christo, Jeanne-Claude, Es Devlin
- People: Es Devlin, Vladimir Yavachev
- Galleries: Gagosian
- Locations: London
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