JR (1983)
The committed and poetic urban art created by JR work is in some ways similar to that of Banksy. Born in Paris in 1983, Jean René (his real name) was introduced to graffiti at the age of 17, then turned to photography. He is known today for his monumental black & white portraits, presented as giant collages in cities around the world.
Auction results
| All auction results | 409 |
| Print-Multiple | 301 |
| Photography | 86 |
| Drawing-Watercolor | 10 |
| Objects | 5 |
| Painting | 4 |
| Sculpture-Volume | 3 |
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Artworks up for public auction
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