JR
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About
Photographer, artist, and filmmaker known worldwide for his daring exhibitions about everything from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to European street art. He is particularly known for the illegal exhibitions Portrait of a Generation and Face 2 Face.
Before Fame
His love of street art and photography began after he found a camera in a Paris subway and began taking photos of European street art.
Trivia
In 2010, his film Women Are Heroes was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
Family Life
A French native, his artwork and photo career has taken him around the world.
Associated With
Not only do his photos often deal with political and social commentary, he often takes photos of celebrities and stars like Cara Delevingne and Sean Penn.
