‘Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped’

[Char]

I have come to the conclusion that I don't understand 'art' now a days - I really don't get this at all;

https://www.france24.com/en/culture/202 ... he-wrapped

[Doug]

Agree Char, watched them doing it on tv, rubbish, cost millions only good thing was that his foundation footed the bill.
The "artist" has a thing about wrapping things up, about time he wrapped up.

[niemeyjt]

Well I am thrilled for all of you living in France that things are doing so well that there is nothing better to do with €14M.

[Oldblueraincoat]

Feels like a few members have taken a 'Grumpy Pill' today. As if those of us living here have a choice over what the State or Municipalities impose on us - From ridiculously expensive "works of art" to prelevements from bank accounts taken by the Fisc -

[Pathca]

Agree Char, watched them doing it on tv, rubbish, cost millions only good thing was that his foundation footed the bill.
The "artist" has a thing about wrapping things up, about time he wrapped up.

Well he’s dead so he probably will have wrapped up

[Pathca]

Feels like a few members have taken a 'Grumpy Pill' today. As if those of us living here have a choice over what the State or Municipalities impose on us - From ridiculously expensive "works of art" to prelevements from bank accounts taken by the Fisc -

It’s not just here a lot of crotchety people on forums today

[Char]

Oh dear - I should have kept my confusion to myself.

Oh well, I'd better get back to the soldering I suppose.

[Doug]

And I to cookin.
Too wet for gardning in it.

[niemeyjt]

Another cooking here - I bought a load of red label chicken so am busy using Mr Bayleaf's recipe to make a curry.

And I still think €14M is a waste of money - even if it is grumpy to say so.

[Oldblueraincoat]

Another cooking here - I bought a load of red label chicken so am busy using Mr Bayleaf's recipe to make a curry.

And I still think €14M is a waste of money - even if it is grumpy to say so.

Not the cost, i agree with you [mention]niemeyjt[/mention] I was referring to your throwaway line

'Well I am thrilled for all of you living in France that things are doing so well that there is nothing better to do with €14M.'

Vladimir Yavachev: Project financed by sale of Christo works "L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped" was realized by Christo's nephew, Vladimir Yavachev in coordination with the Pompidou museum and French authorities. The installation cost about €14 million ($16.54 million).

Could have fed a lot of hungry people for that or part-financed an MRI facility in one of the poorer towns.