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Tehachapi: JR explores forgotten lives behind bars

With Tehachapi, artist JR signs an immersive and poignant documentary that explores the life of inmates in a California maximum-security prison.

JR to transform the Pont Neuf into an ephemeral grotto in homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude

In September 2025, the Pont-Neuf will be transformed into a monumental grotto by JR. A tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude, this ephemeral installation will offer a unique artistic immersion in the heart of Paris.

JR: a monumental participatory work created on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris

The Declaration of the Rights of the Child celebrates its 100th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the City of Paris is inviting Parisians under the age of 21 to take part in the 'Inside Out' project created by the famous artist JR. The aim? To give birth to a monumental, ephemeral photographic work, to be discovered on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville this Saturday, October 5, 2024. We tell you all about it.

JR unveils his free exhibition "Dans la Lumière" at Galerie Perrotin

JR unveils his solo show "Dans la Lumière" at Galerie Perrotin, from June 7 to July 27, 2024. This 4th exhibition in Paris and 13th collaboration with Perrotin presents recent works, following on from the CHIROPTERA project on the façade of the Paris Opera last November. Admission is free, so it's a great opportunity not to be missed, especially as the artist promises some surprises.

Le Décryptage de l'art de rue: the free exhibition dedicated to street art in Val-de-Marne, our photos

Discover the history of street art at a free exhibition on three floors of the Villa Médicis in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94). Join us from Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, June 9, 2024 to decipher street art through the works on display by some of the biggest names in the business, including Invader, Banksy, Miss. Tic, Seth, Hopare, Gregos, Hush and Sax.

Madame Sarfati's brunch: the superb brunch at Fary's comedy club

Madame Sarfati's brunch is held at 49 rue Berger in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. In a magnificent room designed by JR and in collaboration with artists Takao and Dirby, we discover new flavors.

Perrotin Editions exhibition: Tous Collectionneurs! at Galerie Perrotin - our photos

Galerie Perrotin invites you to discover the exhibition Perrotin Editions: Tous Collectionneurs! from February 1 to 22, 2024. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in an exclusive selection of artists' editions offered by the gallery. Discover our photo album!

JR lit up the façade of the Opéra Garnier with a grandiose show featuring 153 dancers

JR has once again transformed the façade of the Opéra de Paris - Palais Garnier to host a grandiose show called "Chiroptéra", co-created with choreographer Damien Jalet and musician Thomas Bengalter, this Sunday, November 12, 2023. Back to the event!

Free embroidery workshops to collaborate on JR's monumental work - Prolongations

In Paris, JR is at it again, transforming the façade of the Palais Garnier into a gigantic trompe l'oeil grotto! Following on from his performance, the famous artist is teaming up with Atelier Montex, resident house of the 19M, for a series of free embroidery workshops, whose works will contribute to this unique metamorphosis. Join this artistic adventure at 19M, the Manufacture de Mode Chanel in Paris' 19th arrondissement, from September 15 to November 5, 2023. Reservations are now open!

JR reveals a huge trompe-l’oeil on Boulevard Saint-Germain

No one can stop him! After his grand gesture in front of the Eiffel Tower, artist JR comes and plays by the Boulevard Saint-Germain. He created a huge trompe-l’oeil on a city wall, by the Brasserie Le Rouquet called “No trespassing”.

JR at the Trocadero for an anamorphosis of the Eiffel Tower

Head to the Trocadero to see JR’s latest work – JR being one of the most famous French street artists at the moment. He made the most of work to remove the Seine with an imaginary street that would go from the Trocadero to the Eiffel Tower! This magnificent anamorphosis is to be seen from Wednesday May 19, but hurry up, with the rain and the crowd walking over it, we are not sure it will survive the Pentecost weekend.

Wanted! An unusual free exhibition in the nave of the Grand Palais

The Grand Palais and Galerie Perrotin are teaming up to bring us a fun and unusual exhibition: Wanted! invites you to search for the works, hidden in the nave of the Grand Palais, over the weekend of October 24 and 25, 2020. Bring your binoculars and binoculars: whoever finds a work can take it home with them! On your marks, get set...

Paris Opera house displays portraits of 500 health caregivers

What a beautiful tribute! Paris Opera house makes a beautiful surprise to caregivers by displaying the portraits of 500 of them on the façade of the Opéra Bastille. A lovely way to thank them and express their admiration for their managing of the health crisis on the frontlines.

Tribute to Adama Traoré: artist JR unveils a giant collage in Paris

Parisian street artist JR has his heart set on a building in Paris 10th arrondissement to disclose a new and gigantic collage. In black and white, this huge mural pays tribute to Adama Traoré, who died in 2016, and George Floyd, who died this past May 25th in the United States.

JR takes over the Palais d’Iéna for the Citizens Convention for Ecological Transition

Contemporary artist JR once again takes over Paris with his works: he set up 150 black & white portraits on the walls of the Palais d’Iéna. Visible free of charge until April 5 on the rotunda’s walls, these pictures encourage us to take action for the planet.

“Momentum, la mécanique de l’épreuve” exhibition by JR at Paris Maison Européenne de la Photographie

Famous contemporary artist JR takes over Paris Maison Européenne de la Photographie from November 7, 2018 to February 10, 2019 with a great monographic exhibition called “Momentum, la mécanique de l’épreuve”.

Carte blanche for JR at the Maison Européenne de la Photo

The famous photographer JR will be setting up shop at the MEP - Maison Européenne de la Photographie, from November 7, 2018. The famous photographer, known for his large-scale portraits of strangers pasted in giant formats in streets around the world, will have carte blanche, so surprise surprise!