BBC: Faces of the favelas with JR
June 18, 2009 ⋅ Uncategorized ⋅ by Eugene Kan ⋅ 385 Views

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The man responsible for bringing to the forefront the decrepit conditions experienced by many people living in Brazil’s favelas, the BBC through audio and photography feature the initiative of French artist JR. As well as hearing JR’s own personal words, a number of first-hand accounts from residents that live and experience the favelas lifestyle are heard as they outline the importance of JR’s work.

Photography: Photography by Helen Clegg
Source: Arrested Motion

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  • Gamit

    Why don´t you two READ the TITLE before saying anything.

  • Gamit

    Why don´t you two READ the TITLE before saying anything.

  • Gamit

    Why don´t you two READ the TITLE before saying anything.

  • Andy

    Have you seen any of the photo project?…..

  • Andy

    Have you seen any of the photo project?…..

  • Andy

    Have you seen any of the photo project?…..

  • scipio

    four story buildings are not very favela-like…

    this may pass for a ghetto in nyc, but it would be high society in rocinha or providencia…

  • scipio

    four story buildings are not very favela-like…

    this may pass for a ghetto in nyc, but it would be high society in rocinha or providencia…

  • scipio

    four story buildings are not very favela-like…

    this may pass for a ghetto in nyc, but it would be high society in rocinha or providencia…

  • http://eletrobeat.blogspot.com Super Black

    Im Sorry dudes. but this is not a Favela. Favela is so bad. so bad!
    xxx

  • http://eletrobeat.blogspot.com Super Black

    Im Sorry dudes. but this is not a Favela. Favela is so bad. so bad!
    xxx

  • http://eletrobeat.blogspot.com Super Black

    Im Sorry dudes. but this is not a Favela. Favela is so bad. so bad!
    xxx