The beauty of an art project is that you cannot always measure the impact, but one day it can become clear. JR Read Quote
If there’s one thing I’ve always taken care of with my work, it’s that it’s never an advertisement for anything other than the work itself and for the people it’s about – no ‘Coca-Cola presents.’ JR Read Quote
When you’re in New York, people don’t say, ‘We’re happy you came to New York.’ In D.C., people thank you for coming here and bringing art here. JR Read Quote
I grew up in the suburbs, a calm suburb, without tension, with working-class and middle-class people mixed together. JR Read Quote
For me, the gallery legitimates the art production and helps build collections. I don’t think an artist should do everything by himself forever. I did it for years and then slowly built my circle of trust. JR Read Quote
My parents were born abroad. I was born in France, but I feel comfortable everywhere – I don’t see the borders. JR Read Quote
Art is not meant to change the world, but when you see people interacting, when you see an impact on their lives, then I guess in a smaller way, this is changing the world. So, that’s what I believe in. That’s why I’m into creating more and more interactions. JR Read Quote
