Philippe Petit

Philippe Petit

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Philippe Petit is a renowned French high-wire artist known for his daring performances, most famously for walking between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974, an act that has inspired various artistic works, including the novel 'Let the Great World Spin' by Colum McCann.

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Philippe Petit was referenced by Chloe Malle as a metaphor for her new role at Vogue.

Who is Vogue’s new editor? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-03
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Philippe Petit walks on a tightrope between the Twin Towers.

No 25 to No 1 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-15
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Philippe Petit is best known for crossing the space between the World Trade Center towers in 1974.

Surprising and electric, a wired-up story of what it means to bend yourself into new shapes – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-08
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Philippe Petit is a tightrope artist who famously walked between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

‘You could actually take down the world’s internet ... with a fleet of 20 ships’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-01
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