This original 1981 exhibition poster was created by Christo, the renowned environmental and installation artist, for the Salon de Mai, held at Espace Pierre Cardin in Paris from April 4 to May 7, 1981.
The poster is instantly recognizable as a work of Christo, featuring his conceptual drawings for one of his most ambitious and poetic unrealized projects: the wrapped Pont Neuf in Paris. The composition includes detailed plans, elevations, and a dramatic photomontage showing the famous Parisian bridge shrouded in fabric—typical of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s meticulous visual presentations. The imagery juxtaposes aerial photography, architectural sketches, and hand-rendered annotations, all evoking the artist’s visionary approach to public art.
The handwritten typography, both on the artwork and in the exhibition details, contributes to the intimate and personal nature of Christo’s style—emphasizing the process, planning, and human touch behind the monumental concepts.
The Salon de Mai, established in 1943 as a progressive art salon, was a significant platform for contemporary artists, and Christo’s contribution to its 1981 edition reaffirmed the international reach and avant-garde status of the show. Hosted at Espace Pierre Cardin—a hub of Parisian cultural innovation—the exhibition ran daily from 11 am to 7 pm, welcoming art lovers and collectors alike.
A compelling artifact from the intersection of conceptual art, urban imagination, and postmodern Parisian culture, this poster remains a sought-after collectible for fans of Christo, 20th-century French art, and urban interventionism.
Exhibition - Architecture
Espace Pierre Cardin - Pont Neuf
Les Presses Artistique Paris
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