Tuesday 29 May 2012

JR's TED Prize wish: Use art to turn the world inside out

Hi, I'm Yuri:D

Today, I'd like to introduce this video.

''Art can change the world. Art is not supposed to change the world, to change practical things, but to change perceptions. Art can change the way we see the world.''

This is one of his words in this video.
He is JR who is street artist with camera and a dedicated wheat-pasting crew and the help of whole poor villages.
He got a 2011 TED Prize.
In this video, he explains how we can change the world.

I was surprised to know that what he does is only pasting photos of human's faces on the wall of street, that is only his art.
His opinion is very interesting that an really important point for him is that he doesn't use any brand or corporate sponsors.
It looks a little difficult, but, in fact, it's very simple and easy because everyone can start doing anywhere any time.

''Actually the fact that art cannot change things makes it a neutral place for exchanges and discussions, and then enables you to change the world.''

Also we may be able to change the world with art if we want.

If you become interested in this video, please check it.
Thank you.

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