10 Quotes by JR about art

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    Art is not meant to change the world, but when you see people interacting, when you see an impact on their lives, then I guess in a smaller way, this is changing the world. So, that's what I believe in. That's why I'm into creating more and more interactions.

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    Can art change the world? Maybe ... we should change the question: Can art change people's lives?

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    The beauty of an art project is that you cannot always measure the impact, but one day it can become clear.

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    When you're in New York, people don't say, 'We're happy you came to New York.' In D.C., people thank you for coming here and bringing art here.

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    Art is not meant to change the world.

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    The Internet doesn't always play a great role for art, especially art in the street, as people take what they see for the final image of it. But the most interesting thing about street art is to see it for real, to understand what it means and where it's displayed.

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    For me, the gallery legitimates the art production and helps build collections. I don't think an artist should do everything by himself forever. I did it for years and then slowly built my circle of trust.

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    Most of the time, people look at a piece of art online when it is just a few blocks from their house. Changing the way you walk home everyday fills life with surprises.

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    I wish for you to stand up for what you care about by participating in a global art project, and together we'll turn the world...INSIDE OUT.

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