public installation pays tribute to building's history

In Christchurch, New Zealand, 10 massive optical illusion-inducing mixed-media art pieces by Mike Hewson pay homage to the former Christchurch Normal School which opened in 1876. The building, completely renovated for apartment and retail use in 1981 was damaged badly in the February 2012 magnitude 6.3 earthquake and is now destined for demolition. Before it is gone forever, Hewson wanted to pay homage to the building that used to house a vibrant community. The mixed-media images depict artists and others who lived and worked in the building.
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