And the New 2011 TED Prize Winner Is….
by Amy Novogratz
Huffington Post
October 20, 2010
The TED Prize offices have been full of anticipation and energy as we prepared for this announcement. The winner of the 2011 TED Prize is someone you may not know, but once you see his mind blowing creations and learn about his work, I have no doubt you will understand our choice — and want to get involved in his “Wish to Change the World”.
The winner of the 2011 TED Prize is JR, a provocative and enigmatic artist who puts a human face on some of the most critical social issues of our day and redefines how we view, make and display art.
He is someone who uses the world’s streets to make “Pervasive Art” that captivates people and inspires them to participate in his creations. Continue reading “JR, Photograffeur (Photo Griffiti) Artist, Wins 2011 TED Prize”