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Added on the 15/07/2018 22:13:58 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
French farmers block traffic around Paris's famed Arc de Triomphe monument with tractors and bales of hay. IMAGES
The European Union flag is displayed under the Arc de Triomphe once again for the EU summit in Versailles, after the controversy caused by its installation on December 31st to celebrate the French presidency of the EU. IMAGES
A team of technicians remove the silver fabric covering the Arc de Triomphe as the two weeks of artist Christo's temporary, posthumous work draws to a close. IMAGES
Paris, Sep 18 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Ian Langsdon) The sun shines through the fully wrapped Arc de Triomphe monument, as part of an art installation entitled 'L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped' by late Bulgarian-born US artist Christo, in Paris. The monumental installation wraps the landmark Parisian monument under 25,000 square meters of silver and blue polypropylene sheets. It was officially inaugurated on 18 September and will be dismantled on 03 October.FOOTAGE OF THE INSTALLATION.
French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurates Christo's posthumous work 'L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped', alongside the artist's nephew who is overseeing the project and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. IMAGES