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ADVENTICE, #8, 2025, Mixed media on wood by JR

ADVENTICE, #8 · 2025 · Mixed media on wood · © JR, courtesy Perrotin

JR

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Paris, France · New York, NY

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JR creates monumental public art interventions globally, blending photography, film, and social engagement to spark dialogue and reflect on pressing social, cultural, and political issues.

JR is a French contemporary artist known for monumental public art interventions that blend photography, film, and social engagement. For over two decades, he has actively involved local communities in his creative process, transforming public spaces worldwide.

His participatory approach uses art as a powerful tool to ignite dialogue and reflect on pressing social, cultural, and political issues. Working anonymously, JR's large-scale photographic installations often challenge perceptions and bring marginalized narratives to the forefront.

From the favelas of Rio to the streets of Paris and New York, his work transcends traditional gallery settings, making art accessible and fostering a collective experience that resonates far beyond its physical presence.

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