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New 'Evocative' Mural To Adorn Waterfront In Westchester, Feature Augmented Reality Component New 'Evocative' Mural To Adorn Waterfront In Westchester, Feature Augmented Reality Component
New 'Evocative' Mural To Adorn Waterfront In Westchester, Feature Augmented Reality Component A busy waterfront in Westchester will soon be beautified by a new mural that will bring both vibrant color and an augmented reality component brought to life by smartphones.  A new mural titled "We The People" by artist CJ Priester will be installed at the Yonkers Waterfront on the MTA retaining wall directly in front of the Yonkers Riverfront Library, Yonkers Arts announced. The art installation will showcase Yonkers as a community that features a "diverse melting pot," according to the organization.  "This evocative piece reflects the unique spirit and diverse cultural tapestry…

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by Ben Crnic
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Mural Honoring DMX Unveiled At Hometown Westchester Housing Complex Mural Honoring DMX Unveiled At Hometown Westchester Housing Complex
Mural Honoring DMX Unveiled At Hometown Westchester Housing Complex Officials in Westchester have unveiled a memorial mural dedicated to rap legend DMX at the housing complex he once lived in. Earlier this year, the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers commissioned Yonkers Arts to restore a mural at the Calcagno Homes at 55 School St. in the city. Following the death of Earl Simmons, the rapper’s birth name, in April at the age of 50, the residents of Calcango Homes, where he once lived, asked that the mural restoration include a memorial to the star. The mural stands at 35 by 22 feet high and includes DMX’s likeness as well as a verse…

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by Zak Failla