Beginning September 18, the pair’s posthumous work will be on full display in Paris for 16 days.
The first photos of l'Arc de Triomphe Wrapped installation by late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude have been revealed ahead of its official opening in Paris.
The 49.5-meter-tall Arc de Triomphe monument has been covered by 25,000 square meters of silvery fabric, secured by 3,000 meters of contrasting red rope.
It fulfills the "life-long dream" of partners Christo and Jeanne-Claude, best known for wrapping famous buildings worldwide following Christo's death in 2020.
"Early on 18 September, once we have finished adding all the ropes and the final details, the fences will be removed to allow the public to come, see and touch the artwork for free," organizers explained. "Making their art accessible to everyone was always essential to Christo and Jeanne-Claude."
L'Arc de Triomphe Wrapped was first imagined by the pair in 1961, but Christo only began actively developing the project in 2017.
He had described the project as "a living object which will move in the wind and reflect the light" that "people will want to touch."
Both the fabric and ropes are made from polypropylene, a type of thermoplastic, and are recyclable.
Once the installation is complete, the prominent Place Charles de Gaulle road junction surrounding the monument is temporarily pedestrianized.
The Arc de Triomphe's eternal flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier will continue to burn throughout the installation.
Its interiors and terrace will also remain open, with ticketed tours updated to include details on the installation and past projects by the duo.