Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage

PARIS, June 2 (Reuters) - ‌The opening ​of ​the temporary installation by French artist JR "La Caverne du Pont Neuf" in Paris has ‌been postponed after the giant cave inflated ⁠around the capital's oldest bridge experienced damage, organisers said in ‌a statement.

The installation was ‌due to open to the public on June 6 for three weeks. Several French media reported ​the incident was due to strong winds.

"The project's technical experts are currently working to establish ⁠the exact circumstances that led to the incident. As soon as ​the assessment has been completed, we will communicate its findings," the statement said.

"In the ​meantime, the decision has been ‌made to postpone the opening of the installation. A new opening date will ⁠be determined in light of the conclusions of the ongoing assessment," it added.

The inflatable printed canvas structure creates ⁠a trompe-l'œil effect with a rocky appearance by blending white, ​black, and various shades of gray. It has been drawing tourists and curious onlookers to the banks of the ‌Seine during its installation.

JR, who began his career as a street graffiti artist ‌in Paris, created the work as a tribute ⁠to the duo Christo ‌and Jeanne-Claude, who ​wrapped the Pont Neuf in fabric in 1985.

(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by David ‌Gregorio)

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