Artist Christo, known for wrapping exteriors of landmarks, dead at 84

Christo stands in front of his work 'The London Mastaba' on the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London in 2018. Photo: Reuters

Christo, the Bulgarian-born artist best known for his temporary installations based on wrapping the exteriors of landmark buildings, bridges and outdoor spaces, died on May 31 at age 84 of natural causes at his home in New York City.

"Christo lived his life to the fullest, not only dreaming up what seemed impossible but realising it," the office of the artist, born Christo Yavacheff, said in a statement.