Augmented reality project puts monumental public art at New Yorkers' fingertips

"I wanted to highlight new histories and new communities in public spaces through 3D technology while showcasing the true story of Columbus," he tells The Art Newspaper. "History is preserved very archaically," he adds, "and even so, archiving is very central and does not engage with most communities."

"Adams's Alma Green (Open Book) and Victor Hugo Green (Open Book) busts-tributes to the creators of The Negro Motorist Green Book that directed Black travellers toward non-racist businesses from the 1930s to the 60s-are visible at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building's plaza in Harlem."

"I wanted to highlight new histories and new communities in public spaces through 3D technology while showcasing the true story of Columbus," says Kinfolk co-founder Idris Brewster.

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