Artist Christo believed it was important not to rely on any donors when he wrapped the Miami islands pink in order to maintain artistic freedom and independence. By self-funding his projects, he could ensure that he had complete control over the creative vision and execution, without any external influences or demands. This approach allowed him to remain true to his artistic intentions and avoid any compromises that might arise from reliance on donors who might have their own agendas or expectations. Additionally, self-funding his projects allowed Christo to make bold and unconventional artistic statements, unconstrained by financial limitations or potential conflicts of interest.
