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Christo’s Visit to Charleston

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The Gibbes is still abuzz from Christo’s visit to Charleston last month. The world-renowned artist gave an amazing lecture for a sold-out crowd of over 400 people at Memminger Auditorium on April 13. The evening before the lecture, event sponsors gathered at the home of Esther and James Ferguson for a cocktail party in celebration of Christo’s visit. The Gibbes is deeply appreciative of all of our sponsors, particularly Esther and James Ferguson, our lead sponsors who made this event possible.

Jim and Esther Ferguson with Christo
Jim and Esther Ferguson with Christo
Barbara Hearst, Carolyn Rivers, and Alice Wyatt
Barbara Hearst, Carolyn Rivers, and Alice Wyatt
Anton Vreede and Christo
Anton Vreede and Christo
Kevin Mauney, Helen Pratt-Thomas, Lucile Cogswell, Christo, and Michelle Mauney
Kevin Mooney, Helen Pratt-Thomas, Lucile Cogswell, Christo, and Michelle Mooney
Mickey Bakst and Esther Ferguson
Mickey Bakst and Esther Ferguson
Christo, Edith Howle, and Rick Throckmorton
Christo, Edith Howle, and Rick Throckmorton
Tippy Stern Brickman and Christo
Tippy Stern Brickman and Christo

Photographs courtesy of Julia Lynn Photography.

Published May 11, 2010

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