It's curtains for 'Gates'.

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Byline: Adam Nichols

Feb. 27--The saffron gates that drew millions to Central Park could soon be a part of your home -- as a flowerpot or piece of gutter.

A huge dismantling project starts tomorrow, with 300 workers aiming to remove the 7,500 fixtures within a week.

Every part of the artwork, which brought massive international attention -- and lots of tourists -- to Central Park, is scheduled to be recycled.

Artists Jeanne-Claude and Christo are said to be delighted with the results. The...

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