Politics & Government

Famed Conceptual Artist Christo Wraps the Main Beach Lifeguard Tower!

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OK, not really. But wouldn't it be cool if he did?

And if you have no idea who Christo is, well, that's what Wikipedia is for.

Actually, this is scaffolding and a dust curtain that was built around Laguna Beach's most recognizable man-made landmark on Main Beach.

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The city says the tower will be cloaked in this veil for the next two weeks while it undergoes maintenance, including a new roof, a new coat of paint, and a good cleaning, all in time for the busy summer tourist season.

The work is being done by the same contractor that's rebuilding the lifeguard headquarters a few steps away.

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