JR
JR is a French street artist and photographer renowned for his large-scale public installations that often feature striking black-and-white portraits of people from communities around the world. By using art as a tool for social change, JR aims to highlight the stories and identities of individuals, particularly those who are marginalized. His projects, which often involve collaboration with local communities, have garnered international acclaim and have been exhibited in prestigious venues, including the Louvre and various international festivals.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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JR is a French photographer and graffiti artist known for his installation 'La Caverne du Pont Neuf'.
JRs «La Caverne du Pont Neuf»
Switzerland· 2026-05-28
JR is responsible for one of the most luxurious carriages in the world, having transformed an early 1900s train carriage into a work of art.
JR once tagged trains with graffiti. Now he’s responsible for one of the most luxurious carriages in the world
United States· 2025-12-26
JR is an enigmatic French artist who will wrap Pont Neuf in a tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's monumental art project.
Bridge to the past: JR to wrap Pont Neuf again, 40 years after artistic forebears | France
United Kingdom· 2025-11-30
JR scored a penalty for Nicaragua to finalize the score at 3-1.
Tiktokers Honduras triunfa ante Nicaragua en noche espectacular en el Estadio Ceibeño
Honduras· 2025-11-01
JR, a Nicaraguan content creator, collaborated with Supremo and commented on the end of a project involving creators.
Supremo presenta a un nuevo artista invitadoHonduras· 2025-10-30JR is the head waiter at the pool who helps Jaime Bayly by providing refreshing drinks.
No volveré al desierto, por Jaime Bayly | OPINION
Peru· 2025-06-15
Alias JR was a member of Los Choneros and was killed in Colombia in 2023.
¿Qué condena afrontarían los familiares de alias ‘Fito’ por lavado de activos? | Ecuador | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-06-04
JR is collaborating with Robert De Niro on a documentary project.
Coup de (mafia) blues pour les fans cinéphiles à la décevante masterclass de Robert De Niro à Cannes
Monaco· 2025-05-15
JR is collaborating with Robert De Niro on a documentary and led the conversation during the event.
Robert De Niro i Cannes: ”Vi slåss för demokratin”
Sweden· 2025-05-15
Jr. is scheduled to perform alongside Sandy at the celebration.
como será o Show 60 anos da TV Globo
Brazil· 2025-04-28
Jr. is scheduled to perform alongside Sandy at the event.
como será o Show 60 anos da TV GloboBrazil· 2025-04-28JR is an acclaimed French photographer known for his monumental mural featuring portraits of local residents at the Kyotographie festival.
‘Monks, politicians, drag queens – all life is here’: a trip to Japan’s Kyotographie festival | PhotographyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-23
JR is the French artist who decorated the L'Observatoire car of the Venice-Simplon Orient Express.
Da França ao Japão e com pacotes de até R$ 81 mil, conheça novos trens leito de luxo mundo aforaBrazil· 2025-04-01
JR is a French artist known for his urban art and is currently exhibiting in Lisbon.
JR está em Lisboa e quer pôr a sua cara num grande mural | Artes
Portugal· 2025-03-28
JR is among the artists featured in the street art exhibition at the Musée d’art de Toulon.
Pourquoi la célèbre œuvre de Banksy "La Petite fille au Ballon" se décline en un graff dans cette rue de ToulonMonaco· 2025-03-04
