JR’s Projet Pont-Neuf (collage préparatoire), Collage 2024. Paper cutout on paper, 25.5 x 41 cm (10 x 16⅛ in); Atelier JR. Photo: Courtesy Atelier JR © 2024 JR via Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation
Art often bridges the past and present, and this time, it cannot be truer. Renowned French artist JR is preparing to transform Paris’ Pont Neuf into a striking cave-like installation, paying homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s iconic 1985 project, The Pont Neuf Wrapped. Scheduled for September 2025, JR’s vision, titled Projet Pont Neuf, will temporarily reimagine the historic bridge, offering viewers a fresh perspective on its storied legacy.
In 1985, Christo and Jean-Claude draped the bridge in 1,800 square meters (nearly 450,000 square feet) of shimmering golden fabric, enchanting millions with the audacious scale and poetic beauty of their spectacle.
