the gates screening

i'm excited about the new documentary film the gates about christo and jeanne-claude's journey/struggle/success to bring the largest public art installation to life in central park. from proposal to completion, it took them 26 years. for those of us outside of nyc, there's a free screening at the minnesota museum of american art in st. paul this thursday at 7 p.m. to make reservations call: 1-866-717-6072. i know i am. find more information about the gates and other projects by christo and jeanne-claude here.