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JR
JR is a French visual artist born in 1983, known for his large-scale photographic installations and street art. He gained recognition for his project "Women Are Heroes," which focused on the lives and struggles of women in various countries. JR has also collaborated with artists such as Pharrell Williams and created works for institutions such as the Louvre Museum. He has been awarded multiple prizes, including the TED Prize.
Titles credited to JR
Paper & Glue
A documentary following JR's artwork giving a global voice to everyday people.
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Visages, villages
Director Agnès Varda and photographer/muralist JR journey through rural France and form an unlikely friendship.
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