The French artist JR, known for his playful and often large-scale installations, is unveiling one of his biggest projects to date: ‘Wrapping’ Pont Neuf, the oldest standing bridge over the Seine in Paris, in a tribute to a famous art project by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. CNN’s Melissa Bell takes a first look.
The French artist JR, known for his playful and often large-scale installations, is unveiling one of his biggest projects to date: 'Wrapping' Pont Neuf, the oldest standing bridge over the Seine in Paris, in a tribute to a famous art project by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
CNN's Melissa Bell takes a first look. CNN's Melissa Bell takes a first look.
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