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JR

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JR (French pronunciation: [ʒi ɛʁ]; born 22 February 1983) is the pseudonym of a French photographer and street artist who began his career on the streets of Paris. His moniker is derived from his first name, Jean-René. He is known for flyposting large black-and-white photographic images in public spaces. Referring to himself as a photograffeur—a portmanteau of "photographer" and the French word for graffiti artist—JR has described the street as "the largest art gallery in the world." His work often challenges widely held preconceptions and the reductive images propagated by advertising and the media." JR's work typically explores themes such as identity, freedom, and social participation. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. JR is the 2,017th most popular painter, the 5,847th most popular biography from France and the 263rd most popular French Painter.

JR is a French artist known for his large-scale public art installations and photographic works that often feature portraits of people from diverse backgrounds. He gained international recognition for his project "Inside Out," which encourages individuals to share their stories through art.

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Among PAINTERS

Among painters, JR ranks 2,017 out of 2,023. Before him are Leslie Ward, Kara Walker, Selma Gürbüz, Jenny Saville, Viktor Lyapkalo, and Laurel Holloman. After him are Shamsia Hassani, Julie Mehretu, Alfred E. Goodey, Nalini Malani, Jwan Yosef, and Kseniya Simonova.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1983, JR ranks 540. Before him are Tong Wen, Nicolas Vallar, Gauhar Khan, David Degen, Dmitry Jakovenko, and Satoru Yamagishi. After him are Cho Yong-hyung, Hirotaka Uchibayashi, Silvio Proto, Stanka Zlateva, Daria Werbowy, and Amr Zaki.

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In France

Among people born in France, JR ranks 5,847 out of 6,770. Before him are Amandine Leynaud (1986), Yohan Benalouane (1987), Jean Galfione (1971), Nabil El Zhar (1986), Benoît Costil (1987), and Jenifer (1982). After him are Jean-Philippe Mateta (1997), Julie Engelbrecht (1984), Anthony Le Tallec (1984), Abdoulaye Méïté (1980), Cristobal Huet (1975), and Thierry Gueorgiou (1979).

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Among PAINTERS In France

Among painters born in France, JR ranks 263. Before him are Marie Bouliard (1762), Pauline Auzou (1775), Jean Broc (1771), Suzanne Duchamp (1889), Claude Renoir (1913), and Joana Vasconcelos (null). After him are Miss Van (1973).

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