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.

I’m lucky enough to attend fashion shows as they come along throughout the year, and more recently I was able to catch the Y-3 Autumn/Winter 2010 Show on Valentine’s day. Once again Yohji put on a great show, this time filled with lazers and karate fights. Here are a couple of photos and videos I was able to capture while attending the event.

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