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JR covers the facade of naples’ cathedral with black-and-white living portrait of the city
- French artist JR unveils the eighth chapter of his Chronicles series, Le Cronache di Napoli, with a public artwork on the facade of Naples' Duomo, capturing the city's energy and soul through a photographic collage of 606 Neapolitans.
- Chronicles, inspired by Diego Rivera's murals, explores place through people's faces, with Naples being the first Italian city to host a chapter due to its unique character and welcoming residents.
- JR's project in Naples involved recording portraits and stories of diverse individuals, reflecting the essence of the city in that moment and emphasizing equal dignity for all subjects.
- The site-specific artwork, Le Cronache di Napoli, covers the cathedral in a black-and-white human tapestry and extends to Gallerie d'Italia, allowing visitors to delve into JR's process and revisit previous murals from different countries.
- Participants in the project chose how they wanted to be portrayed during the intense week of gathering portraits and stories across Naples' neighborhoods in September 2024.
- The project captures the city's refined yet chaotic nature, showcasing the essence of Naples through the collective portrait of identity, resilience, and belonging composed of 606 individuals.
- The exhibition at Gallerie d'Italia, Who Are You, Naples?, offers a deeper look at the project's process and impact, accompanied by a visually rich catalogue that reflects the monumental scale of JR's interventions.
- Visitors to the exhibition can engage with JR's exploration of place through people's faces, tracing the journey from the street to the screen and understanding the dialogue on place, politics, and people that Chronicles initiates.
- JR's artistic process emphasizes the democratic nature of including diverse voices and stories in his project, creating a representation of Naples that captures its authenticity and spirit.
- By showcasing a black-and-white human tapestry on the Duomo's facade, JR highlights the beauty and complexity of Naples, ultimately celebrating the city's vibrant life and welcoming community.
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