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This artist is transforming Rio with larger-than-life Olympic installations

When it comes to art installations, this gets the gold.

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There is no event for art installations at the Olympics, but if there were, French artist JR would definitely be going home with the gold. 

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Utilizing metal scaffolding and semitransparent, monochromatic material, JR was able to create massive installations dedicated to the athletes who will be competing in Brazil during the 2016 Olympics.

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The artist is still in Brazil, working on additional pieces that will also aim to capture the spirit of the Games and its host city.

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