Instagram photos of North Korea by French artist JR

Instagram photos of North Korea by French artist JR

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by Elizabeth Hosking in New Photography on Wednesday 16 May 2012

French social activist, public artist and photographer, JR, has captured North Korea via Instagram. North Korean authorities strongly disapprove of picture taking in public, so this series of snaps is rather impressive, and makes an interesting use of the popular iPhone lens.

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