Running Fence, Environmental art installation in Sonoma and Marin Counties, California.
The Running Fence stretched across 24.5 miles of rolling hills, incorporating 200,000 square meters of white nylon fabric suspended on steel cables and poles.
The installation, created in 1976 by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, required 42 months of preparation, 18 public hearings, and agreements from 59 local ranchers.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum preserves 350 items documenting the project, including original drawings, fabric panels, steel poles, and extensive photographic records.
The fence crossed 14 roads and multiple private properties from Highway 101 to Bodega Bay, requiring complex engineering solutions and environmental impact assessments.
The installation remained in place for only 14 days, leaving no permanent traces but generating substantial documentation through photographs, films, and preserved materials.
Location: Sonoma County
Location: Marin County
Inception: September 10, 1976
Creator: Christo and Jeanne-Claude
GPS coordinates: 38.31780,-122.92400
Latest update: June 6, 2025 15:07
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