JR turns the photographic portrait into a powerful medium for change. Pasting mural-sized portraits into urban landscapes around the world, the guerilla artist works anonymously, and often illegally, to bring a haunting human presence to harsh environments of social conflict. His photographs of the vast outdoor 'exhibitions' that he creates are on their way to becoming iconic; celebrating the power of the individual. To create the project "Women" he travelled to seven countries; Sierra Leone, Liberia, Sudan, Kenya, Brazil, India and Cambodia, that have seen recent social unrest. Recognising that women often hold their communities together and are the first victims when conflict erupts, JR sought to help them tell their stories. In each country, he interviewed women about their lives, took their portraits and then incorporated these images into the fabric of their communities. Women Are Heros explores the scope of the "Women" project and its impact. With a chapter on each of the countrues JR visited, the book presents thrilling views, ranging from entire neighbourhoods to close-up images of humble walls, of the murals in place, along with more than 80 of his original photographic portraits paired with interviews. The women discuss their lives and dreams, sharing stories of adversity, survival and the desire to build a bright future.
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JR creates participatory art projects that he hopes will change the world. He won the 2011 TED prize, which gives $100,000 to the recipient and one wish. JR's wish is for art to "turn the world inside out", celebrating the power of the individual and he is inviting people to participate in the project "Inside Out" (www.insideoutprojectnet) A formidable artistic. Marc Berrebi is a producer and technology entrepreneur. He is a close collaborator of JR's. Christian Caujoile is a distinguished critic, curator and author of numerous books about photography. Frangoise Docquiert is a professor of art and cultural studies at the University of Paris.
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Not just visually stunning but thought provoking too. As well as reading this you should check out JR's TED talk too.
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A must buy for photography lovers and Global understanding. Plus great price and vivid colors. I love the book. Yes.
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Every single picture in this book tells you an amazing story... Women are heroes conceived by the French photographer and street artist JR is unvaluable. The book it's a collection piece. I bought my copy and after i got it, i had to buy another as a present to a friend. Great book quality, paper selection, hardcover and of course awesome photographs. Highly recommended.
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Well Known photographer - provacative pictures
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This was a gift for our son who is into photography. He enjoyed the book and will keep it in his library of photography books.
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