JR an artist through Social Media
- ARTEFACT's Team
- Apr 13, 2020
- 1 min read
An artiste like JR who thanks to social network and camera can make the world discover his works.
JR is an artiste and photographer. He owns the largest art gallery in the world because he exhibits freely on walls around the world.
Consequently, JR draws attention and leaves a trace of himself
Though his works, he is committed to causes very important and which he exposes through his website and social networks. For example, Woman Are Heroes in Kenya and the favelas of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Link to his Photo down below !
It’s a real artiste because he mixs artists with his collages and creates masterpieces. For example, a collaboration with the New York City Ballet or the dancers of the Paris Opera.
With dancer of the Paris Opera, he created « Les Bosquets » a video mixs art, social unrest and the power of the image
This video is inspired by riots in the French suburbs. There is a real message behind video. Jr show how the desire to exist in these neighbourhoods can combat precariousness and create beauty.
Link to the video down below !
Furthermore, he gives everyone a chance to contribute to his works of art and help. For instance, the project about the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Louvre Pyramid
By Laura.
It is a very interesting article. I like the illustrations !
Woah, this is interesting. I had never heard of this artist, I will go see what he does! Thank you.