Christo Abandons ‘Over The River’ Project In Colorado

DENVER (AP) — The artist Christo says he has abandoned his plan to drape translucent fabric above portions of Colorado’s scenic Arkansas River, a proposal that generated fierce opposition and a long court battle.
Christo’s decision was posted Wednesday on a website for the project, called Over the River.
He said he no longer wanted to wait and would instead focus on another project in Abu Dhabi.
Artist Christo speaks at a press conference unveiling two original preparatory coll