PC: The Running Fence follows the contours of the land as it rises to cross a ridge. Photo must be credited to Wolfgang Volz, copyright Christo 1976. From a large-format color transparency lent by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. 8/26/2001: 13-B: The Running Fence follows the contours of the land as it rises to cross a ridge.

From the Archives: Memories of Christo’s Running Fence

In 1976, Christo's large-scale artwork "Running Fence" was installed over 24.5 miles of Sonoma and Marin farmland. The artist made as much of an impression on the local community as his artwork did.