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This book will appeal to readers interested in contemporary street art, urban culture, and the transformative power of visual arts in social contexts. Art enthusiasts, students of cultural studies, and those fascinated by public installations during major global events like the Olympics will find it particularly engaging.
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Explores the history of street artist JR's work in Brazil, focusing in particular on his Giants series.
The photocollages of French artist JR (born 1983) have populated streets and skylines all over the world. However, he decided to outdo himself at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio by creating what he called his craziest work ever: the Giants series. Perched on scaffolding, gigantic athletes leaped over abandoned buildings and swan-dived into the ocean. Meanwhile, during the Giants exhibition, the 'Inside/Out' photo booth was producing supersized prints of enthusiastic games-goers.
This volume explores the history of JR's work in Brazil, beginning in 2008 with his projects in Rio's favelas and continuing today at the Casa Amarela, a culture and education centre for kids. Focusing particularly on the Giants series, the book offers insights into how the artist transforms places and spaces by concentrating on the daily lives of their inhabitants.
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ISBN: 9782330093693
Publisher: Actes Sud
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 June 2019
Country: France
Imprint: Actes Sud
Illustration: 400 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Text by Thierry Consigny
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 340.0mm
Weight: 920g
Pages: 176
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JR is a contemporary French artist. Using his photo collage technique, he has managed to cover the walls of the world with his art, appealing to people who would never usually go to art galleries.
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