/ world today news/ The project was conceived 30 years ago, but it was only now that it was possible to work on its realization
The Bulgarian-born artist Christo (ChristoJeanneClaude.net) is preparing to erect the largest sculpture in the world, which will be made of 400,000 multicolored oil barrels, writes the Australian newspaper “Telegraph”.
The 150-meter pyramid, called the Mastaba after the ancient tombs, will have a flat top and be slightly taller than the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Christo’s creation will cost 325 million dollars and will be erected for about 30 months in the desert near Abu Dhabi, which aims to become a center of culture and art.
Several hundred people will participate in the construction of the giant sculpture.
Christo and his late wife Jean-Claude conceived the Mastaba some 30 years ago, inspired by the colors of the desert and the high sand dunes, but its implementation was delayed by conflicts in the area.
When the sun rises, the vertical wall will shine like gold, says Christo. He has become famous for wrapping various objects and buildings in fabric or other fabrics, recalls the publication, adding that his new project will be realized mainly with the money from sales of his works .
He was assisted by Sheikh Hamdan Al Nahyan, the crown prince’s older brother, who, along with the entire royal family, was enthusiastic about the project in Abu Dhabi. Christo says the barrels chosen to build the sculpture have nothing to do with the main source of income. of the area. The multi-colored barrels will be delivered by a German company, the “Telegraph” points out.
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