JR's "Inside Out" Project: Empowering the World Through Art
May 11, 2026
JR’s global art project, Inside Out, invites people worldwide to submit their photos and send a message of hope or activism. Traveling in a photobooth truck, JR’s team captures portraits of participants, printing them in large formats to display in public spaces. The project encourages individuals to use art to raise awareness, showing how powerful a single image can be in creating change and fostering understanding.
A new perspective on the world.
JR believes art doesn't have to change the world, but it can shift how we perceive it, offering a fresh lens to understand the world around us.
Standing up for what you believe.
JR’s wish is for everyone to take a stand for what they care about, joining a global art project to inspire action and change.
Art as a bridge between people.
For JR, his art is not just about creating images but about bringing people together, helping them connect through shared experiences.
Empowering others to create.
JR realized the community’s desire to create art was even greater than his own. This led him to remove himself from the equation and let the people take charge.
A global platform for change.
Through a simple website, JR invites anyone to submit their photo for a cause they believe in, creating a massive, worldwide art movement.
The global reach of art
The project expanded far beyond JR’s expectations, spreading across the world and showcasing the far-reaching power of art to bring people together.
The photobooth truck’s journey.
JR’s team travels across the U.S. in a truck that captures and displays images, making art accessible to people in cities everywhere.
The impact of a large-format print.
Participants are often amazed at how powerful it is to see their faces in a giant format, highlighting the personal impact of the art they contribute.
Art for the masses.
This isn’t JR’s message, it’s the people’s. This project empowers individuals to share their own stories and raise awareness on issues that matter most to them.
Faces of the Dreamers.
Through this art project, JR gives a face to the Dreamers, allowing them to share their stories and humanize the issues surrounding immigration.