Spoken word as a form of art is what made Gil Scott-Heron connect with people. Strong messages, social awareness and music combined to form an unique style that will be remembered forever.
A French street artist, in his project he uses streets all over the world as a museum. JR communicates with people through walls, houses and the way images interact with people. Throughout many cities he posted enormous black and white photos on buildings around Paris, on walls in the Middle East, in Africa, or in the Brazilean favelas.
This year, JR has received TED Prize 2011
Can Art turn the world inside out? Maybe JR, a French street artist can answer this question on TED. And you can learn more at insideoutproject.net.