Christo and Jeanne-Claude were born on the exact same day in 1935 and became one of the most famous artistic duos in history. They were known for their large scale environmental installations such as wrapping the Reichstag in Berlin and the Pont Neuf in Paris. Their partnership was both romantic and professional, lasting until Jeanne-Claude's death in 2009. They worked together for decades to overcome political and bureaucratic hurdles to realize their monumental visions.
- How they met
- The couple met in October 1958 when Christo was commissioned to paint a portrait of Jeanne-Claude's mother, Précilda de Guillebon.
- Children
- One son named Cyril, born May 11, 1960.