Chronicles of San FranciscoJR
Gebundene Ausgabe
Gebundenes Buch " J R's colossal photographic mural, The Chronicles of San Francisco, is an exuberant celebration of democracy in an age when it could not be more needed or welcome. . . Humanity, in all its lovely messiness, is palpable. " - Armistead Maupin, author of Tales of the City World renowned artist, T E D Prize winner, Oscar nominee, and one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2018, J R is a contemporary art superstar. In 2018, he brought his legendary photo truck to San Francisco. More than 1, 000 citizens posed for his camera and told their stories, and J R compiled their portraits into an astounding photographic mural, a portrait of the city. To be installed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, it is the latest of his ground-breaking and deeply compelling art projects. This rich volume features all the individual portraits and selected stories alongside behind-the-scenes photos, a foreword by Neal Benezra, and an introduction by J R. A removable poster showcases the entire mural. For J R's legions of fans and anyone who loves or lives in San Francisco, this book reveals art and urban community from a new angle.
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