JR: Transforming New York's Public Spaces
JR is a globally renowned artist who transforms public spaces into universal galleries—not through paintings on gallery walls, but through large-scale participatory projects, cinematic collaborations, and striking installations that blur the line between art and activism.
Using the street as his canvas, JR creates monumental photographic collages that speak directly to communities. His participatory projects—28 Millimeters, Face 2 Face, and others—invite local residents to become part of the art itself. In 2011, he launched Inside Out, a worldwide initiative that democratized artistic expression by inviting anyone to share their image and voice. Beyond participation, JR has ventured into cinema (notably Visages and Villages with filmmaker Agnès Varda, which won at Cannes) and created spectacular installations from the Louvre to the Rio Olympics.
This oversized book 88 page book focuses on JR's transformative impact in New York City, a city that has been central to his practice since 2006. Here, we explore his most significant projects, including Unframed at Ellis Island...
