JR is a French street artist who gained international recognition for his large-format photographic wheatpastes. His practice often involves transforming public spaces into open-air galleries, focusing on themes of identity, community, and social engagement.
His signature work, the Inside Out project, is a global participatory art initiative that allows individuals to share their portraits and stories by displaying them in public locations. He frequently utilizes historic sites and urban architecture as canvases for his monumental black-and-white imagery.
Recent recognition includes major site-specific installations in Italy, such as the 2026 exhibitions at the Piscina Cozzi in Milan and the Rocca Maggiore di Assisi. These projects continue his focus on integrating contemporary photography with historic and public environments.
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An exhibition by artist JR will open at the Vatican Apostolic Library’s Cortile Belvedere on September 25, 2026, and run through May 14, 2027. The group exhibition is part of a cycle inaugurated by Pope Francis, as reported by Vatican News.
On September 2, 2026, the Whitney Museum of American Art announced Coumba Samba: Stars and Stripes, the first solo museum exhibition devoted to Senegalese American artist Coumba Samba.
Hauser & Wirth and 303 Gallery have confirmed the death of artist Mary Heilmann, who passed away on August 14, 2026, on Long Island, New York, at the age of 86. She is survived by her nieces and nephew.
Artcurial will hold the "Iconoclasts – 20 Years of the Urban Department" auction on November 18, 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of its urban art department.
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