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Now playing Next Culture news Jewish 'Lost Mural' is moved and restored to former glory A mural that was painted in a Vermont synagogue more than 100 years ago by a Lithuanian immigrant — and hidden behind a wall for years— has been termed a rare piece of art and has been painstakingly moved and restored. 16/08/2022
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Now playing Next Culture news Russian street artist promotes peace with Ukraine despite backlash For 84-year-old Russian artist, Vladimir Ovchinnikov, his street art has the power to promote peace. But that's not without clear opposition from his local community. 19/04/2022
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