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This giant photographic portrait is by street artist J.R., who recently won the
TED award for his provocative outdoor murals around the world. JR, a French photojournalist who tries to remain anonymous, slips into shantytowns when there has been some type of incident, and quietly pastes up giant portraits of the residents. When the mass media descends on the scene, JR is long gone and just leaves his work to speak for itself.
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Much of his work can be seen from space, via Google Earth. |
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JR uses his art to bring eyes and a voice to people who are hidden and silent.
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JR has a new documentary called Women Are Heroes,
where he documents the experiences and stories of African women who have been raped and abused.
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This is in a slum in Rio.
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Look closely. That’s not a gun.
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These are giant images on rooftops in Kenya.
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Given what’s going on throughout the world right now,
these portraits seem particularly relative and poignant.
Amazing!
Wow, these are spectacular! They are all amazing but I'm particularly drawn to the eyes on the bridge.
You find fascinating photos. Thanks for sharing these on you site.
The placement and subject matter of these images are both intriguing and unexpected. Really enjoyed these murals!
I'm going straight to the NYT mag to read the article. Thanks for profiling this amazing story. These are truly amazing times!