Celebrate the iconic Central Park public art installation
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Augmented Reality in Central Park
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In February of 2005, The Gates — a public art installation by visionary
artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude — transformed the landscape of New York
City's Central Park. While it was only up for 16 days, it had a profound and
lasting impact.
Now, 20 years and many technological advances later, we can introduce a whole
new generation toThe Gates.
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The Gates came to life through collaboration between Christo and Jeanne-Claude
and the Bloomberg administration in City Hall. As one of the largest and
boldest examples of public art in modern history, it attracted more than four
million visitors, generated about $250 million in economic activity, and
sparked new conversations about the power of art to bring people together and
energize cities.
For New York, the installation marked a turning point in the years following
September 11, 2001: "Our city was still recovering from the 9/11 attacks," said
Mike. "The Gates really helped us remind the world that New York City was more
vibrant and full of life and creativity than ever before."
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Mike unfurls the first fabric panel at the opening of The Gates in 2005.
We're inviting you to join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the
original work with a comprehensive, multiplatform retrospective:An exhibit at
The Shed in New York City
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,an augmented reality experience in Central Park on the free Bloomberg Connects
app
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andaccess to videos, audio commentary, images, and more, also on the Bloomberg
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Keep reading for more about The Gates and the many ways we're commemorating
this iconic public art installation.
Thanks,
Bloomberg Philanthropies
10 Things You Should Know About The Gates
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Watch this short video to learn about the history, logistics, and impact of
The Gates — in under a minute.
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Mike Reflects on The Gates <[link removed]>
Mike shares his experience meeting Christo and Jeanne-Claude, his excitement
for the project and the administration's work to bringThe Gates to Central
Park, and what it meant for New York City.
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The Gates Augmented Reality Experience in Central Park
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Twenty years after Christo and Jeanne-Claude pulled off the seemingly
impossible, we have the technology to help a new generation experienceThe Gates
. Visitors to Central Park can use the Bloomberg Connects app to see a digital,
interactive re-creation ofThe Gates lining select pathways in the Park.
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to Central Park can use @bbgconnects to see a digital, interactive re-creation
of The Gates>
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The Gates and Unrealized Projects for New York City at The Shed
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At "Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Gates and Unrealized Projects for New York
City," an exhibit at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City, you get a
behind-the-scenes look at the development and planning ofThe Gates. The exhibit
also includes scale models and insights into other ambitious public art
projects that Christo and Jeanne-Claude considered for New York City.
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EXPLORE ON BLOOMBERG CONNECTS
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The Gates on the Bloomberg Connects Mobile App
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To mark the 20th anniversary of The Gates, the Bloomberg Connects app has
added features to three guides:The Central Park Conservancy
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,Christo and Jeanne-Claude
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The Shed
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. The guides can be used to enhance in-person visits to The Shed exhibit and
experience the augmented reality Gates in Central Park. The updated guides also
include audio from Christo, Jeanne-Claude, and Mike, video content, a timeline
ofThe Gates development, and other features that can be accessed wherever you
are.
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Share Your #TheGates Photos on Social Media
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We want to see your photos of The Gates — from the original 2005 installation
and the 2025 augmented reality experience. Share your images on social media
using the hashtag #TheGates to join the 20th anniversary celebration.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the
world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The
organization focuses on creating lasting change in five key areas: the Arts,
Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health.
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