Street artist JR reveals “The Wound” in Florence
24 March 2021 |
9:51 am
One of the world's most famous contemporary artists JR reveals his new piece of artwork on the façade of the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence. Symbolically entitled "The Wound," it is a reflection on the current and profound difficulties faced by the arts sector in a time of government-mandated restrictions on cultural activities due to Covid-19.
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