When: Saturday, February 12—Sunday, February 27, 2005

The Verdict: Our Review
It may be a minor Christo work, pooh-poohed by the art Establishment. But as event, as spectacle, as public gesture—whoah!

Where: A Walk in the Park
A diagram of how to see The Gates.

Who: The Passion of the Christos
What does it mean? As Jeanne-Claude might say, what a dumb question. A look at the artists behind The Gates.

How: The Gates at a Glance
A vast project's construction made simple.

Happenings: Keys to The Gates
Four events to help you process the city’s largest public artwork ever.

More Happenings: Remains of The Gates
After February 27, those saffron sheets start coming down, but these shows stay up.

Dining: The Best Restaurants Near The Gates
Before or after your Christo-curated stroll in Central Park, you’re going to need to eat.

How Much: It cost the artists about $20 million. For you, it's free.