Migrants marchant dans les rues de New York, New York, États-Unis, 2015
About the Artist
JR (b. 1983) is a French artist and photographer renowned for his monumental public installations that transform buildings, streets, and landmarks into powerful works of art. Using large-scale black-and-white photographic portraits, JR brings visibility to individuals and communities whose stories are often overlooked, turning public space into a platform for dialogue.
Blending photography, street art, and social engagement, JR has realized ambitious projects in cities around the world, from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to the Louvre in Paris and the U.S.–Mexico border. His participatory practice invites people to become collaborators, exploring themes of identity, inequality, and collective memory while demonstrating the power of art to connect communities.
JR (b. 1983) is a French artist and photographer renowned for his monumental public installations that transform buildings, streets, and landmarks into powerful works of art. Using large-scale black-and-white photographic portraits, JR brings visibility to individuals and communities whose stories are often overlooked, turning public space into a platform for dialogue.
Blending photography, street art, and social engagement, JR has realized ambitious projects in cities around the world, from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to the Louvre in Paris and the U.S.–Mexico border. His participatory practice invites people to become collaborators, exploring themes of identity, inequality, and collective memory while demonstrating the power of art to connect communities.