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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

JR Puts Art on Rikers Island

Following a look at his NYC studio, JR unveils his latest installation at none other than Rikers Island – an island prison in the East River between Queens and the Bronx. His large-scale wheatpasted work depicts a large eye of…

Last night we attended the opening reception of the “JR/ José Parlá: The Wrinkles of the City” at Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery in New York City. The two artists have originally worked together on this project in Havana, Cuba a couple…

A Look Inside JR’s New York City Studio

New York-based online platform Artsy recently took the opportunity to visit prolific street artist JR‘s NYC studio. Similar to the Warhol Factory before it, other artists are allowed to spend the night if they pay the night’s rent in books.…

JR’s “The Wrinkles of the City” at Galerie Henrik Springmann

French artist JR recently covered the German capital with some of his signature photos in anticipation of his latest exhibition at Galerie Henrik Springmann. Titled “The Wrinkles of the City,” we were in attendance opening night to see the exhibition…

Watch the Trailer of ‘Inside Out’ – The People’s Art Project by JR

Watch the trailer for Inside Out, a fascinating documentary film following the evolution of the world’s largest participatory art project initiated, designed and curated by JR. Alastair Siddons traveled the globe with French artist JR as he motivated communities to define…

JR x Daniel Arsham’s New Mural in New York City

Yesterday afternoon, artist JR spent the day working on his latest collaborative piece with Daniel Arsham in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NYC. Connecting the lines between art, architecture, dance and theater, Daniel Arsham has been known to subvert existing architectural structures in unconventional, playful ways; confusing and confounding…

Highsnobiety TV: A Conversation with JR at the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art

French artist JR recently opened his first solo museum exhibition in Tokyo, Japan at The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art. Known for his large scale outdoor works and brilliant communication of social matters, JR created an impressive mural on the facade…

“JR & José Parlá: The Wrinkles of the City, Havana, Cuba” Launch at The Standard Spa Miami

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On Saturday December 8, 2012, Standard Press and Damiani Editore celebrated the release of “JR & José Parlá: The Wrinkles of the City, Havana, Cuba,” at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. The book documents the artists’ collaboration of monumental murals…

André and JR Collaborate on a Mural in the Miami Design District

Tonight we toured the Miami Design District, where several events were going on, celebrating the opening of Art Basel Miami 2012. Dior Homme opened its new flagship store, Vuitton across the street presented its new product design collection in its…

TO BE or TO HAVE: INSIDE OUT PROJECT Paris

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These days we have witnessed a rather impressive new project in Paris, entitled ‘ETRE ou AVOIR: INSIDE OUT PROJECT’ (TO BE or TO HAVE) Paris. Continuing the strong project created by French artist JR, raising social awareness, a team of…

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

JR Puts Art on Rikers Island

JR/ José Parlá: The Wrinkles of the City, Havana at Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery – Opening Recap

Monday, May 6th, 2013

A Look Inside JR’s New York City Studio

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

JR’s “The Wrinkles of the City” at Galerie Henrik Springmann

Friday, April 19th, 2013

Watch the Trailer of ‘Inside Out’ – The People’s Art Project by JR

Thursday, March 7th, 2013

JR x Daniel Arsham’s New Mural in New York City

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Highsnobiety TV: A Conversation with JR at the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art

Monday, December 10th, 2012

“JR & José Parlá: The Wrinkles of the City, Havana, Cuba” Launch at The Standard Spa Miami

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

André and JR Collaborate on a Mural in the Miami Design District

Monday, October 1st, 2012

TO BE or TO HAVE: INSIDE OUT PROJECT Paris