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The Momentary will be closed THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 at 2 PM and the Momentary Green at 11 AM for the  CHANCE THE RAPPER concert. The campus will open to ticketholders at 6 pm.

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press

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Man and woman observing overhead conveyor belts showing images in a dark room.

STEP INTO ARTIST JR'S MOST IMMERSIVE WORK YET

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date.

After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning your image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR.

After the experience, you’ll leave with your own one-of-a-kind, 4.5-foot by 3-foot print.

Timed portrait tickets

$20 General Admission

$15 Youth 25 and Under

FREE for members


Reserve your spot online or with the Box Office.

GET TIMED TICKETS

 

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

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Two people take a selfie in front of a wall with large black and white portraits and machinery. People in industrial-style room observing and photographing above with smartphones. Four people smiling towards a lit screen, abstract dotted and striped background. Individuals observe a large ceiling installation printing faces on paper rolls in a dark room. Inside JR's Printing Press Photo by Oriol Tarridas Three smiling individuals pose closely in a black and white photo. Two smiling people posing closely in black and white, with dot-patterned curtain background. Two people standing back-to-back, smiling, arms crossed, in black and white with dotted background.

Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.

 

2026 Exhibition Series Sponsors

Sponsored by Coca-Cola, Sue and Charles Redfield, Deborah Wright.