J.R. Art

French, b. 1983

Who could have ever imagined that photography could be installed into streets? Well street artist JR did just the unimaginable by combining the two. Born in France on February 22, 1983, JR was just another average teenager with a passion for graffiti. He lived graffiti and truly enjoyed the movement. His graffiti moniker was Face 3. However, it was not until he found a camera on the subway that his perception on street art change. This allowed him to track the individuals who communicate messages via walls and street art. He quickly began to track people in the forbidden undergrounds and roofs of Paris, France. In 2004, street artist JR photographed the riots that broke out in the banlieues and created his first major project by pasting up large prints of their faces around the city. JR owns the biggest art gallery in the world. He exhibits freely in the streets of the world and has always allowed the public to assist with his street artwork. He prefers to catch the attention of people who are not a part of the typical museum visitors. His work mixes Art and Act, talks about commitment, freedom, identity, and limit. JR street art Currently, his most common method to create street art is through the use of wheat pasting and gigantic mono photographs. He often gets his subject models faces with a 28mm wide-angle lens which result in portraits that unguarded, funny, soulful, real, and that capture the spirits of individuals who normally go unseen. His work of art brings forward common everyday materials to the light. These blown-up images are then pasted on urban surfaces such as the sides of buildings, bridges, rooftops, and even trains. Not only do they confront the public audience, but they also help engage audiences where they least expect it. Often introducing those who are unfortunate in the world to the remaining population in the world. In 2006, street artist JR achieved Portrait of a Generation, in the bourgeois districts of Paris. This illegal project became official when the Paris City Hall wrapped its building with JR’s photos. In 2007, he managed to defy expert’s predictions of failure and created the largest illegal exhibition ever. His street artwork was placed as huge portraits of Israelis and Palestinians face to face in a variety of Palestinian and Israeli cities. Not only that but he bravely engaged in illegal activity by bypassing authorities and securities on both sides of the separation wall in this location. This exhibition was widely known as Face 2 Face. Over the years JR has constantly engaged his street artwork audience and has presented numerous exhibitions and projects to include, Women are Heroes, The Wrinkles of the City, and InsideOut. His work has touched thousands of city inhabitants and often displaying culture, history, and memory for a particular location. His work can be found worldwide, and he has touched cities such as Cartagena, Shanghai, and Los Angeles.

Artist: J.R.

J.R. Giants, Kikito, September 6, 2017, 7.27 P.M., Tecate, Mexico - U.S.A., 2017 JR, 2020

$1,700

Giants, Kikito, September 6, 2017, 7.27 P.M., Tecate, Mexico - U.S.A., 2017 JR

By J.R.

Located in Bristol, GB

14-colour lithograph printed on white paper BFK Rives - 270 grammes Edition 213 of 250 Signed, stamped and numbered in pencil on the front Mint, as issued

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

J.R. JR au Louvre, 29 Mars 2019, 19H45 Pyramide, Architecte I. M. Pei, Musee Du Lou, 2021

$3,060

JR au Louvre, 29 Mars 2019, 19H45 Pyramide, Architecte I. M. Pei, Musee Du Lou

By J.R.

Located in Bristol, GB

JR au Louvre, 29 Mars 2019, 19H45 © Pyramide, Architecte I. M. Pei, Musee Du Louvre, Paris, France, 2019 20-colour lithograph printed on Marinoni machine on wh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph

J.R. Migrants, Mayra, Eye In The Lower East Side, New York City, USA, 2018 10 colours, 2019

$4,080

Migrants, Mayra, Eye In The Lower East Side, New York City, USA, 2018 10 colours

By J.R.

Located in Bristol, GB

Print - 10 colours lithography printed with Marinoni machine on white BFK Rives 270gsm Edition 149 of 180 70 x 50 cm (27.5 x 19.6 in) Signed, numbered and dated on the front Mint. Mi...

Category

2010s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph

J.R. Trompe l'oeil, Les Falaises du Trocadéro, 25 mai 2021, 22h18, Paris, France, 202, 2021

$3,400

Trompe l'oeil, Les Falaises du Trocadéro, 25 mai 2021, 22h18, Paris, France, 202

By J.R.

Located in Bristol, GB

Giclée Print Laminated with G-gloss, Mounted on 3mm Dibond Edition 244 of 292 Signed and numbered on a label on the back Mint, as issued. Sold in the original HENI box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Giclée

Werner BronkhorstWerner Bronkhorst - Walk On Water, 2025

Sold|~~$4,352~~

H 13 in W 16.93 in

Werner Bronkhorst - Walk On Water

Located in London, GB

Werner Bronkhorst Walk On Water, 2025 Giclée print on heavyweight 395gsm matte Canson Infinity PhotoArt ProCanvas, made with long-lasting Epson archival inks 43 x 33 cm (16.9 x 13 ...

Category

2010s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Canvas, Archival Ink, Giclée

Red GroomsExtra! Extra! Read All About It!, 2003

$12,000

H 20 in W 26.75 in D 10.5 in

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

By Red Grooms

Located in Lyons, CO

Color 3-D lithograph in Plexiglas box, Edition 50 Red Grooms revisits the rich subject matter of his New York City neighborhood in his new three-dimensional lithograph “Extra! Ext...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph

Roy LichtensteinRoy Lichtenstein 'Real Estate' 1969, 1969

$20,000

H 19.5 in W 38 in

Roy Lichtenstein 'Real Estate' 1969

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Miami, FL

ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997) This Lichtenstein 'Real Estate' print in blue is a 1969 lithograph on Arches paper. There was an edition of 100 produced (there were also approximately ...

Category

1960s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph

Judy ChicagoJudy Chicago poster (Hand signed and inscribed) feminist art, 1988

$900

H 26 in W 20.25 in

Judy Chicago poster (Hand signed and inscribed) feminist art

By Judy Chicago

Located in New York, NY

Accidents, Injuries and other Calamities poster Judy Chicago (Hand signed and inscribed), 1988 Offset lithograph on thin board (signed and inscribed by Judy Chicago) 26 × 20 1/4 inch...

Category

1980s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Pencil, Offset, Lithograph

Francesco ClementeVintage MOMA Francesco Clemente Museum of Modern Art 1986 dream myth poster, 1986

$225

H 28 in W 120 in

Vintage MOMA Francesco Clemente Museum of Modern Art 1986 dream myth poster

By Francesco Clemente

Located in New York, NY

This three-part work spanning 10 feet was printed from the plates of Francesco Clemente’s mythological landscape Untitled A on the occasion of the 1986 MoMA, New York show of Clement...

Category

1980s Surrealist J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Arthur RiderFishing boat, Spain

$280

H 29 in W 35 in

Fishing boat, Spain

By Arthur Rider

Located in Cliffside Park, NJ

Arthur Grover Rider (American 1885-1975) Offset Litho on board of fisherman in Spain. Professionally framed and matted in gilt frame. Born in Chicago, IL on March 21, 1886. Rider ...

Category

20th Century J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Alex KatzAlex Katz - No Kids – Come Into My House album cover (Hand Signed by Alex Katz), 2008

$6,500

H 12 in W 12 in

Alex Katz - No Kids – Come Into My House album cover (Hand Signed by Alex Katz)

By Alex Katz

Located in New York, NY

Alex Katz - No Kids – Come Into My House album cover (Hand Signed by Alex Katz), 2008, 2013 Offset lithograph album cover (Hand signed in marker by Alex Katz) Album cover designed by...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Cardboard, Lithograph, Offset

Pino DaeniSEASIDE SUMMER (HAND EMBELLISHED)

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

H 32 in W 32 in

SEASIDE SUMMER (HAND EMBELLISHED)

By Pino Daeni

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand embellished giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered on front by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 95. Stretched....

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Canvas, Giclée

Keith SonnierUntitled limited edition signed abstract geometric print by renowned sculptor, 1995

$800

H 10 in W 10 in D 0.4 in

Untitled limited edition signed abstract geometric print by renowned sculptor

By Keith Sonnier

Located in New York, NY

KEITH SONNIER Untitled, 1995 Letterpress on Sumerset Paper Edition 91/100 Signed and numbered in graphite from the edition of 100, recto Frame included Measurements: Sheet: 6 inches ...

Category

1990s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Pencil, Lithograph

Pino DaeniMYSTIC DREAMS

$1,190Sale Price|30% Off

H 30 in W 40 in

MYSTIC DREAMS

By Pino Daeni

Located in Aventura, FL

Giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered on front by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 250. Stretched. All reasonable ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Canvas, Giclée

Pino DaeniFLEETING MOMENT, 2005

$1,396Sale Price|30% Off

H 32 in W 40 in

FLEETING MOMENT

By Pino Daeni

Located in Aventura, FL

Giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered on front by the artist. Image size 32 x 40 in. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 295. Not...

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Canvas, Giclée

Fabian PerezDancer in Red Skirt (signed enhanced giclee on canvas), 2002

$2,212Sale Price|25% Off

H 33.25 in W 26.5 in D 1 in

Dancer in Red Skirt (signed enhanced giclee on canvas)

By Fabian Perez

Located in Aventura, FL

Enhanced giclee on canvas (hand coated - embellished with a protective finish). Hand signed front lower right by Fabian Perez; dedicated and signed on verso by Fabian Perez. Hand n...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Canvas, Giclée

Previously Available Items

J.R. Women Are Heroes, Elizabeth Kamanga, Le Havre, France, 2014, 2017

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H 19.69 in W 27.56 in

Women Are Heroes, Elizabeth Kamanga, Le Havre, France, 2014

By J.R.

Located in Bristol, GB

12 colour lithograph printed on Marinoni machine on white paper BFK Rives - 250 grammes Edition of 180 50 x 70 cm (19.7 x 27.6 in) Signed, numbered and stamped on the front Mint Our ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph

J.R. Trompe l'oeil, Les Falaises du Trocadéro, 19 mai 2021, 19h57, Paris, France, 20, 2021

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H 25.2 in W 37.8 in

Trompe l'oeil, Les Falaises du Trocadéro, 19 mai 2021, 19h57, Paris, France, 20

By J.R.

Located in Bristol, GB

Giclée Print Laminated with G-gloss, Mounted on 3mm Dibond Edition of 472 Signed and numbered on a label on the back Mint, as issued. Sold in the original HENI box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Giclée

J.R. Trompe l'oeil, Les Falaises du Trocadéro, 25 mai 2021, 22h18, Paris, France, 202, 2021

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H 25.2 in W 37.8 in

Trompe l'oeil, Les Falaises du Trocadéro, 25 mai 2021, 22h18, Paris, France, 202

By J.R.

Located in Bristol, GB

Giclée Print Laminated with G-gloss, Mounted on 3mm Dibond Edition of 292 Signed and numbered on a label on the back Mint, as issued. Sold in the original HENI box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Giclée

J.R. Trompe l'oeil, Les Falaises du Trocadéro, 18 mai 2021, 19h58, Paris, France, 202, 2021

Sold

H 25.2 in W 37.8 in

Trompe l'oeil, Les Falaises du Trocadéro, 18 mai 2021, 19h58, Paris, France, 202

By J.R.

Located in Bristol, GB

Giclée Print Laminated with G-gloss, Mounted on 3mm Dibond Edition of 580 Signed and numbered on a label on the back Mint, as issued. Sold in the original HENI box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Giclée

JR au Louvre, 29 Mars 2019, 19H45 © Pyramide, Architecte I. M. Pei

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H 14.18 in W 17.72 in

By J.R.

Located in Bristol, GB

JR au Louvre, 29 Mars 2019, 19H45 © Pyramide, Architecte I. M. Pei, Musee Du Louvre, Paris, France, 2019 20-colour lithograph printed on Marinoni machine on wh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph

J.R. JR au Louvre, 29 Mars 2019, 18H08 Pyramide, Architecte I. M. Pei, Musee Du Lou, 2021

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H 13.78 in W 18.12 in

JR au Louvre, 29 Mars 2019, 18H08 Pyramide, Architecte I. M. Pei, Musee Du Lou

By J.R.

Located in Bristol, GB

JR au Louvre, 29 Mars 2019, 18H08 © Pyramide, Architecte I. M. Pei, Musee Du Louvre, Paris, France, 2019 20 colors lithograph printed on Marinoni machine Editi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph

J.r. art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic J.R. art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by J.R. in digital print, giclée print, inkjet print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large J.R. art, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Marc Harrold, Guy Charon, and Jenny Robinson. J.R. art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,387 and tops out at $8,500, while the average work can sell for $2,456.