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

$3,753

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...

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2010s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph

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

$1,706

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

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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

$3,071

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

$3,071

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

Frank SchottMarfa ( Texas ) - large format photograph of dramatic clouds over endless fields, 2017

$4,400

H 48 in W 72 in

Marfa ( Texas ) - large format photograph of dramatic clouds over endless fields

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

Marfa ( Texas ) by Frank Schott country road view in West Texas, from a series of impressions captured in Marfa, Texas, longtime residence of minimalist artist Donald Judd 48 x 72 i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Frank SchottCones - large scale photograph of conceptual art in desert landscape, 2006

$2,200

H 30 in W 40 in

Cones - large scale photograph of conceptual art in desert landscape

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cones ( 2000 ) by Frank Schott, from a series of conceptual photographic observances captured in the California desert 30 x 40 inches (76 x 102cm) signed edition of 25 48 x 65 inch...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Hisashi OtsukaThe Warrior, Contemporary Lithograph Print, Edition of 500, 1981, 1981

$100

H 28 in W 22 in

The Warrior, Contemporary Lithograph Print, Edition of 500, 1981

Located in Aventura, FL

Offset lithograph in colors on paper. Artist signature signed in the plate. Hand numbered in pencil. From the edition of 500. Published by Images International Hawaii. Printed by Tree Lautrec...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Henry MooreHenry Moore Lithograph on Paper, Contemporary, Framed, 1949, 1949

$1,463

H 26 in W 37 in D 1 in

Henry Moore Lithograph on Paper, Contemporary, Framed, 1949

By Henry Moore

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on paper. Signed and dated '49' in the plate (printed) by Henry Moore. Frame size approx 26 x 37 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of auth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Kind of CyanReflections on Lido Island Cyanotype Triptych, Contemporary Seascape, 2024

$744Sale Price|20% Off

H 40 in W 83 in

Reflections on Lido Island Cyanotype Triptych, Contemporary Seascape

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...

Category

2010s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph, Monotype, Paper

Trevor SoutheySigned Contemporary Male Nude Lithograph, Circa 1980s, Unframed, 1985

$700

H 22.5 in W 16 in

Signed Contemporary Male Nude Lithograph, Circa 1980s, Unframed

By Trevor Southey

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Signed, titled and numbered lithograph by Trevor Southey. Male nude portrait of a young man. this is the terra cotta version, there was also an edition done in grey. Trevor Southey ...

Category

1980s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph

Werner BronkhorstCaravan Life, Giclée Print, Hand-Signed, Edition of 33, 63x83 cm, 2026

$6,825

H 24.81 in W 32.68 in D 1.58 in

Caravan Life, Giclée Print, Hand-Signed, Edition of 33, 63x83 cm

By Werner Bronkhorst

Located in London, GB

Werner Bronkhorst Caravan Life, 2026 Giclée print on heavyweight 395gsm matte Canson Infinity PhotoArt ProCanvas, made with long-lasting Epson archival inks. Hand-stretched over FSC-...

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2010s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Giclée

Christo and Jeanne-ClaudeChristo - Surrounded Islands Project for Biscayne poster, hand signed by Christo, 1983

$1,500

H 39 in W 25 in

Christo - Surrounded Islands Project for Biscayne poster, hand signed by Christo

By Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Located in New York, NY

Offset lithograph poster Boldly signed by Christo on the front Measurements: 39" (vertical) x 25 inches (horizontal) Published by Christo/CVJ Corp., photograph by Jeanne-Claude Unfra...

Category

1980s Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Allison LefcortMuppets Kermit Giclée Canvas Print, Signed Edition of 35

$175

H 14 in W 14 in

Muppets Kermit Giclée Canvas Print, Signed Edition of 35

By Allison Lefcort

Located in Aventura, FL

Unstretched giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Edition of 35. Image size when stretched is approx 14 x 14 inches. Unstretched canvas size is 19 x 19 inches. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Canvas, Giclée

Frank SchottMarfa ( Texas ) - large format photograph of dramatic clouds over endless field, 2017

$2,200

H 27 in W 40 in

Marfa ( Texas ) - large format photograph of dramatic clouds over endless field

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

Landscape view from rural county road outside of town, from a series of impressions captured in Marfa, Texas, longtime residence of minimalist artist Donald Judd Marfa ( Texas ) by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Frank SchottSeascape III - large format photograph of monochromatic blue horizon and sea, 2015

$4,400

H 48 in W 64 in D 0.03 in

Seascape III - large format photograph of monochromatic blue horizon and sea

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

from a series of photographic works capturing the sea blue color palette of the ocean Seascape III by Frank Schott 48 x 64 inches / 122cm x 163cm signed edition of 7 30 x 40 inche...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

Valerio AdamiItalian Post Modern Pop Art Lithograph Vintage Poster Memphis Galerie Maeght, 1980

$600

H 31 in W 23.25 in

Italian Post Modern Pop Art Lithograph Vintage Poster Memphis Galerie Maeght

By Valerio Adami

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage gallery exhibition poster. Bright vivid red and bold yellow. The Galerie Maeght is a gallery of modern art in Paris, France, and Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The gallery was...

Category

1980s Pop Art J.R. Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

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

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary J.R. Art

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Lithograph

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