Covered in Color: Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Fabrics of Freedom

Discover the story of two visionary artists who saw the world not just as it was—but as it could be. Covered in Color is a dazzling picture book biography of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the creative partners behind some of the most breathtaking art installations in history. From wrapping bottles and cans in their early days to transforming landmarks like Berlin’s Reichstag, Paris’s Pont Neuf, and New York City’s Central Park with The Gates, their art invited everyone—free of charge—to see familiar places in extraordinary new ways.

Written by Emmy Award–winning journalist Elisa Boxer and brought to life with stunning illustrations by Susanna Chapman, this inspiring book follows Christo’s journey from his childhood in Soviet-controlled Bulgaria, where individuality and creativity were suppressed, to his partnership with Jeanne-Claude in New York City. Together, they pushed boundaries, embraced bold ideas, and filled the world with beauty and wonder. Christo and Jeanne-Claude never explained why they wrapped things in fabric. Instead, their work celebrated imagination, curiosity, and the joy of interpretation—reminding us that even temporary art can leave a lasting mark.

Perfect for young readers, artists, and dreamers alike, Covered in Color: Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Fabrics of Freedom encourages us all to look closer, think bigger, and find beauty everywhere.