“We don’t see the world as it is , we see the world as we are”
JR is a french street artist, for him “the city is the largest art gallery in the world.” He usually flyposts large black and white images on building’s facades, paying attention to the specific city. Here some pics of Los Angeles and some inspiring extracts from his documentary “The wrinkles of the city”.
The you tube link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgQIv2H_8lg
“This is a city where everything is about image,” JR tells LA Weekly,
“Where people have Botox and fight against aging, I can bring big wrinkles and hang them on the buildings of the city — in contrast to the big advertisements. Los Angeles’ definition of beauty is being transformed by these people this week.”
“It’s probable the hardest city in the world to live in, but it’s the hardest city in the world to leave too “
“Many people come here when there is no place else to go”
“In this city of images…
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