Les Falaises du Trocadero, Paris, France, 2021.

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Can Art Change the World by JR

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Can art change the world?

French artistJRasksand perhaps answersthis question in his comprehensive monograph published by Phaidon.

Can Art Change the World by JR

JR (Photo: © JR)

A new chapter also highlights the artist’s recent work regarding theplight of child refugeesaround the world.

Portrait of a Generation, Hold-Up, Ladj Ly, Les Bosquets, Montfermeil, France, 2004.

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Face to Face.

Can Art Change the World by JR

Portrait of a Generation, Hold-Up, Ladj Ly, Les Bosquets, Montfermeil, France, 2004. (Photo: artwork © JR)

Separation Wall, Palestinian side, Bethlehem, 2007.

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Ballet.

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There are also new chapters focusing on recent social justice projects.

Can Art Change the World by JR

Face to Face. Separation Wall, Palestinian side, Bethlehem, 2007. (Photo: artwork © JR)

Deplace-e-s. Piazza San Carlo, Turin, Italy, 2023.

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Migrants.

Elmar, Flatiron Plaza, New York, 2015.

Can Art Change the World by JR

Ballet. The Eye of New York City Ballet, trompe-l’oeil photograph of eighty-one dancers from the New York City Ballet interacting with paper, 2014. (Photo: artwork © JR)

Can Art Change the World by JR

Déplacé-e-s. Piazza San Carlo, Turin, Italy, 2023. (Photo: artwork © JR)

Can Art Change the World by JR

Migrants. Elmar, Flatiron Plaza, New York, 2015. (Photo: artwork © JR)

Can Art Change the World by JR