For many years, Ellis Island served as an intermediary portal into the land of opportunity, the United States of America. Located on a small island in New York Harbor, the gateway ostensibly served as a beacon of hope for refugees, with the symbolic Statue of Liberty in sight. However, for those deemed unfit for entry into the country, it served as the final view of Uncle Sam. Fascinated by its story, French street artist JR decided to showcase its history through a photo installation, "Unframed...
For many years, Ellis Island served as an intermediary portal into the land of opportunity, the United States of America. Located on a small island in New York Harbor, the gateway ostensibly served as a beacon of hope for refugees, with the symbolic Statue of Liberty in sight. However, for those deemed unfit for entry into the country, it served as the final view of Uncle Sam. Fascinated by its story, French street artist JR decided to showcase its history through a photo installation, "Unframed...
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