
As the UN’s COP21 climate negotiation kicked off yesterday, French artist JR and filmmaker Darren Aronofsky joined forces on a large-scale video projection, titled The Standing March. The collaborative project seeks to remind leaders that the world is watching as the deal gets underway – with the summit’s aim to keep global warming below two degrees.
With over 25,000 officials gathering for the conference, the rotating artwork showcases over 500 people from various backgrounds with a composed soundtrack by Massive Attack. Representing humanity, the piece pushes the focus on the belief that the conference will end with an agreement for better change.
Projecting on the Assemblée Nationale, the artwork was unveiled yesterday and is set to travel throughout Paris from December 1 until December 7 at locations to be revealed on the artist’s social media account.