Christo was born in Gabrovo, Bulgaria.
His father, Vladimir Javacheff, was a scientist, and his mother, Tsveta Dimitrova, was a secretary at the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia.
Artists from the Academy who visited his family observed Christo's artistic talent while he was still of a very young age.
Christo Javashev (b. 1935)
Surrounded Islands
1982
28.5 x 71.5 cm / 56.5 x 71.5 cm (Two parts)
Collage and mixed media on paper
Signed and dated
Registered: D. Varenne, Geneve
Prov.: Private collection, The Netherlands