Use art to turn the world inside out | JR

TED
4 Mar 201124:09

Summary

TLDRArtist JR recounts his journey from graffiti to global art installations, emphasizing the transformative power of art. He shares stories from projects like 'Women Are Heroes' and 'Face 2 Face,' which humanize individuals often marginalized or misrepresented. JR's TED Prize wish invites everyone to participate in a global art project, challenging perceptions and inspiring collective action to turn the world inside out.

Takeaways

  • 📞 JR received a call informing him that he won the TED Prize 2011 and was asked to make a wish to change the world.
  • 🎹 Initially, JR doubted the power of art to change the world but later realized that art could shift perceptions and spark conversations.
  • 📾 JR began his journey as a graffiti artist, documenting his adventures with a camera he found, which led to his first street exhibition.
  • đŸ”„ In 2005, JR’s photos of his friends from Le Bosquet were revealed by burning cars during riots, highlighting the impact of media distortion.
  • 🌍 JR's project 'Face 2 Face' aimed to show the similarities between Israelis and Palestinians by pasting their portraits together in various cities.
  • đŸ‘©â€đŸŠ° The 'Women Are Heroes' project was created to honor women as the pillars of their communities in conflict zones around the world.
  • đŸšïž JR's art in Kibera, Kenya, used vinyl to cover roofs, making the artwork functional and helping to protect homes from rain.
  • 🇼🇳 In India, JR used the environment creatively, allowing dust to reveal his art on white paper, avoiding legal issues.
  • 🌐 JR's wish for the TED Prize was to start a global art project called the 'Inside Out Project,' inviting people to participate by sharing their own stories through photos.
  • đŸŽ„ JR emphasized that art may not change practical things but can change perceptions and facilitate discussions, making it a powerful tool for social change.

Q & A

  • What significant event did JR mention happening two weeks before the TED Talk?

    -JR received a phone call informing him that he had won the TED Prize 2011.

  • What was JR's initial reaction to winning the TED Prize?

    -JR felt overwhelmed and believed he couldn't save the world, considering the numerous global issues.

  • What did Amy suggest to JR when he wanted to decline the TED Prize?

    -Amy clarified that the wish was not to save the world but to change it, which made JR reconsider.

  • What was JR's first artistic endeavor at the age of 15?

    -JR started doing graffiti, using the city as a canvas and writing his name everywhere.

  • How did JR's 'expo de rue' or sidewalk gallery come to be?

    -JR started pasting small photocopies of his and his friends' photos in public spaces, framing them with color to distinguish them from advertisements.

  • What significant event in Paris in November 2005 influenced JR's work?

    -The riots that broke out in the Parisian projects, where JR saw one of his pasted photos revealed by a burning car.

  • What project did JR undertake in response to the 2005 Paris riots?

    -JR created portraits of people from the riot-affected area, Le Bosquet, and pasted large posters of them in bourgeois areas of Paris.

  • What was the name of the project JR initiated in the Middle East involving Palestinians and Israelis?

    -The project was called 'Face 2 Face' and aimed to show the commonality between Palestinians and Israelis by taking portraits of individuals doing the same jobs.

  • How did JR describe the impact of his 'Women Are Heroes' project on communities?

    -The project created a new dynamic in communities, empowering women and leaving a lasting impact even after JR and his team left.

  • What was unique about the way JR's team pasted photos in India?

    -In India, JR's team pasted white papers on walls, which would reveal the photos as dust accumulated on them.

  • What was JR's final wish for the audience at the end of his TED Talk?

    -JR wished for the audience to participate in a global art project called 'Inside Out' by uploading their photos and pasting them to stand up for what they care about.

  • What is the main purpose of JR's art projects according to the script?

    -The main purpose of JR's art projects is to change perceptions, foster discussions, and create a neutral space for exchanges, ultimately aiming to change the way people see the world.

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