JR. Projet Pont-Neuf (collage preparatoire).
Paper cutout on paper.
10 x 1618 in.
JR. “Projet Pont-Neuf (collage préparatoire).” Collage, 2024. Paper cutout on paper. 10 x 16⅛ in. Atelier JR. (Photo: Courtesy Atelier JR © 2024 JR)
The bridge, which has witnessed many major events in the French capital, became the center of attention.
True to his vision, JR will instead transform Pont Neuf into a cave.
These temporary large rock formations will connect the right and left banks for two weeks.
JR. “Projet Pont-Neuf”Edition 2024. Limited edition of 50 numbered and signed copies. Color lithograph produced on Marinoni printing press, hand-made collage, and charcoal. 25.5 x 41 cm (10 x 16⅛ in). Atelier JR.(Photo: Courtesy Atelier JR © 2024 JR)
The debate that a monumental project in public space can arouse a value equal to its artistic achievement.
Art is a transformation, and a way of renewing the way we look at the world around us.
In forming the dream ofProjet Pont-Neuf, this is what I want to make possible from Paris.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude. “The Pont Neuf Wrapped,” Paris, 1975-85. (Photo: Wolfgang Volz © 1985 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation)
JR. Projet Pont-NeufEdition 2024.
Limited edition of 50 numbered and signed copies.
Color lithograph produced on Marinoni printing press, hand-made collage, and charcoal.
Christo. “The Pont Neuf Wrapped (Project for Paris)” Collage, 1984. Pencil, wax crayon, enamel paint. (Photograph by Wolfgang Volz, and masking tape. 14 x 22 in. Private collection. Photo: Archive © 1984 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation)
25.5 x 41 cm (10 x 1618 in).
The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Paris, 1975-85.
The Pont Neuf Wrapped (Project for Paris) Collage, 1984.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude. “The Pont Neuf Wrapped,” Paris, 1975-85. (Photo: Wolfgang Volz © 1985 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation)
Pencil, wax crayon, enamel paint.
(Photograph by Wolfgang Volz, and masking tape.
14 x 22 in.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude. “The Pont Neuf Wrapped,” Paris, 1975-85. (Photo: Wolfgang Volz © 1985 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation)
Parisians and tourists will get to marvel atProject Pont-Neuffrom September 22 to October 5, 2025.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude at The Pont Neuf Wrapped.
(Photo: Wolfgang Volz 1985 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation)
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude. “The Pont Neuf Wrapped,” Paris, 1975-85. (Photo: Wolfgang Volz © 1985 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation)
Christo and Jeanne-Claude at The Pont Neuf Wrapped. Paris, 1985. (Photo: Wolfgang Volz © 1985 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation)
