Preview/Setup: JR – “Women Are Heroes” (Nuit Blanche

Here’s a little behind the scenes look into JR’s preparation for his latest project: “Women Are Heroes” which is already in progress as he “re-does” structures in Paris in his signature bold fashion. This new project which officially opens Oct 3rd will coincide with the art festival Nuit Blanche in Paris (“All Nighter” in French) – an annual cultural event where all the museums and art spaces are open during one night and artists redecorate the city.

It’s amazing to see the scale that JR works on and these process pictures just barely touches on the coordination and concerted effort it takes JR and his crew to wheat-paste and create these urban installations. More pics after the jump.