It's taken nearly 2,000 years, but regular folks will soon get to feel what it is like to walk on water. This is thanks to a project by the artist Christo. He may or may not have had his namesake in mind when envisioning his latest project. It's titled, "The Floating Piers." - see link!
The artist describes the sensation as "walking on the back of a whale."
The installation opens on June 18. About 150 volunteers, among them lifeguards, will be posted on the piers and on boats to ensure safety. Swimming is forbidden, but expected, despite the cold water temperatures. Entrance is free. The entire cost of the $17 million project was financed by the artist himself.
The artist describes the sensation as "walking on the back of a whale."
The installation opens on June 18. About 150 volunteers, among them lifeguards, will be posted on the piers and on boats to ensure safety. Swimming is forbidden, but expected, despite the cold water temperatures. Entrance is free. The entire cost of the $17 million project was financed by the artist himself.
The artist describes the sensation as "walking on the back of a whale."
The installation opens on June 18. About 150 volunteers, among them lifeguards, will be posted on the piers and on boats to ensure safety. Swimming is forbidden, but expected, despite the cold water temperatures. Entrance is free. The entire cost of the $17 million project was financed by the artist himself.
The artist describes the sensation as "walking on the back of a whale."
The installation opens on June 18. About 150 volunteers, among them lifeguards, will be posted on the piers and on boats to ensure safety. Swimming is forbidden, but expected, despite the cold water temperatures. Entrance is free. The entire cost of the $17 million project was financed by the artist himself.
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