A Time-Lapse of Artist JR Creating a Large-Scale Mural in Manhattan

The New York Times presents a time-lapse of French artist JR creating a large-scale mural in

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The New York Times presents a time-lapse of French artist JR creating a large-scale mural in Manhattan. Situated in the triangle below the Flatiron Building in Manhattan, the one-of-a-kind mural by JR stands at an impressive 150 feet and features a black-and-white shade of a regular man walking through the city. The time-lapse video above shows the progression of the mural’s public installation as thousands of New York City pedestrians walk across and interact with the giant mural. Enjoy the video above.

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