JR

Biography

JR is a French photographer and artist known for his large black-and-white photographic images posted in public spaces, challenging widely held preconceptions and reductive media portrayals. Born Jean-René in Paris in 1983, he began his career as a graffiti artist before expanding internationally and exploring themes of identity, freedom, and social participation. He won the 2011 TED Prize to launch the Inside Out Project, a global participatory art initiative.