Wrapped Up in the Moment

1960s Christo Controversies Visitors

Christo wrapped the museum, and a couple found a new use for the installation.

Christo wasn't an international star like he is now. So it was like Jeff Koons, it was like, who is this, what is this, why is this? But in addition to wrapping the outside he wrapped the inside.

And I was told that apparently after hours one couple just decided to stay and in a corner make love within a wrapped Christo, which I just think is just so greatly wonderful and hysteric that things—transgressive things like that would happen even with our good security guards and other things. So I guess they were caught at some point and escorted out, but anyways, I guess they just thought it was very soft and quiet and warm and comfortable.

Exterior view, Christo: Wrap In Wrap Out, MCA Chicago. Photo © MCA Chicago.

Exterior view, Christo: Wrap In Wrap Out, MCA Chicago. Photo © MCA Chicago.

Interior view, Christo: Wrap In Wrap Out, MCA Chicago. Photo © MCA Chicago.

Interior view, Christo: Wrap In Wrap Out, MCA Chicago. Photo © MCA Chicago.

Interior view, Christo: Wrap In Wrap Out, MCA Chicago. Photo © MCA Chicago.

Interior view, Christo: Wrap In Wrap Out, MCA Chicago. Photo © MCA Chicago.

Interior view, Christo: Wrap In Wrap Out, MCA Chicago. Photo © MCA Chicago.

Interior view, Christo: Wrap In Wrap Out, MCA Chicago. Photo © MCA Chicago.

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