Through his Women are Heroes Exhibitions throughout the world, Young French artist JR takes you to the sorts of places you may fantasize or hear about on television when some dramatic event occurs, but which are far from the usual tourist spots. In late 2009, Paris was the location of exhibition.

This exhibition is a tribute to women, whose dignity is highlighted when JR puts their photographs up on the walls of Paris and villages all over the world. The women express the hardships they encounter in a world dominated by men, walk side by side with death and often embrace life, moving from tears to laughter. They are generous women who have nothing, but are willing to share; women who have painful pasts and want to build bright futures. They share their nightmares and dreams in front of JR’s camera, and also express their joy and energy.