Christo's major new work unveiled
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On the opening day of 83-year-old artist Christo's new exhibition and large-scale installation in London he stands defiantly in front of his new floating artwork, constructed with 7,506 oil barrels in Hyde Park, reminding -- no, berating -- a crowd of media and fans about the fact that his work is entirely self-funded. He doesn't take commissions from brands or institutions. "We pay with our money! No grants, no money from the industry," he proclaims.