New York City Ballet Art Series, French Artist, JR created a large-scale photography piece for the New York Ballet art series. For the piece, he collaborated with both dancers and performers. Adding to the dynamic and complexity of the composition, he also wrapped some in crumpled paper.
Courtesy of JR
Displayed at the extravagant Manhattan theatre space, the life likeness of the proposed piece is visible in its entirety. The positioning of some of the dancers seemed unnatural, but this added to the effect of emphasizing the image of the eye. Each of the major anatomical areas of the eye is comprised of a dancer or performer, adding to the image visibility.
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.