JR : biography

JR is a French street artist and photographer, famous for his large-scale black-and-white photographic works displayed on buildings and urban structures around the world. Using architecture as his canvas, JR aims to highlight untold stories and the faces of marginalized communities.

His project "Women Are Heroes," which pays tribute to the strength of women in conflict contexts, has been widely praised for its emotional and social impact. JR continues to influence urban art and documentary photography, using his art as a tool for social change.