JR – New York City Studio Visit
An artist’s studio reflects as much about the personality and character of the artist, as their actual artworks. Here, in the secret location in New York City, French street artist JR spends his time working on new projects and entertaining guests and friends. The almost communal space … READ MORE
JR – “Wrinkles of the City: Berlin” Interview | Video
Before hopping onto an airplane to New York, JR and his crew spent several days covering old buildings in Berlin, Germany. This is JR’s second time stepping onto Berlin soil, and this time he is putting up works for the Wrinkles of the City project. In total, … READ MORE
Animal New York – “JR Turns Times Square Inside Out” Interview | Video
Perhaps JR might be the world’s busiest street artist – who might also be racking up plenty of flyer miles – as he seems to be everywhere these days. Here is a short video interview conducted by Animal New York, who caught up with the TED Prize winner, … READ MORE
JR – “Inside Out: The People’s Art Project” Trailer | Video
INSIDE OUT is described as the biggest participatory art project in the world, and now it’s also the name of a documentary film that premiered days ago at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival. Director Alastair Siddons followed JR as he developed the project, originally announced in 2011 … READ MORE
Selim Varol – “At Home I’m A Tourist” Exhibition | Malaga
The name, Selim Varol, may not sound familiar to some viewers, yet his incredible collection of toys and artworks might jog your memory. Almost a year ago from today, Varol set out to display 30,000 pieces of toys and artworks at me Collectors Room in Berlin. That … READ MORE
JR – New App + Digital Art Book
From his humble beginnings as an unknown street artist in Paris, JR has catapulted into mass media, thanks to his bold artworks and friendly personality. As many of his works are spread out around the world, it is hard to see the volume of his works at … READ MORE
JR – “The Wrinkles of the City” Project | Los Angeles
After beginning his project in the streets of Shanghai, French street photographer and artist JR has made the jump over the Pacific to the streets of L.A. to continue his “The Wrinkles of the City” project. Over time, JR will expand this series to twenty or so … READ MORE
JR – Solo Exhibition in Tokyo | Event Recap
JR may have set foot into Japan before, but this show marks his first solo exhibition in Japan. Welcoming JR was the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, situated in Shibuya, Tokyo. The facade of the building was customized by JR, showcasing the various portraits taken in Japan … READ MORE
JR – “Printing of Lithography” | Video
Established in 1881, this hidden printing house in Paris has been frequented by such iconic artists as Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Chagall, and Giacometti, to name but a few. Joining the ranks is JR, who will be using the age-old printer for his latest series of prints, Action … READ MORE
JR – “Pattern” Exhibition Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong
The recipient of the prestigious TED Prize in 2011, the French artist JR has opened a new exhibition, “Pattern,” at Galerie Perrotin in Hong Kong. The show will display for the first time photographs and wood panels from JR’s INSIDE OUT series, a large-scale global art project … READ MORE
