JR

Born: 1983-02-22

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

JR is a French photographer and artist. Describing himself as a photograffeur, he flyposts large black-and-white photographic images in public locations, in a manner similar to the appropriation of the built environment by the graffiti artist.

Known For

Faces Places
Paper & Glue
Leica – A Century of Vision
An Urban Allegory
Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A
Tehachapi
Les Bosquets
The Past Goes Fast
Ellis
#JR

Top Movie Credits

Faces Places Writer
Paper & Glue Director
Leica – A Century of Vision Self
An Urban Allegory Writer
Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A Self
Tehachapi Director
Les Bosquets Producer
The Past Goes Fast Director
Ellis Director
#JR Self