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3 new public art pieces around Richmond

Check out these new murals and a sculpture you may have missed pop up in Richmond, VA

Painting of Arthur Ashe swinging a racket on a wall behind a tennis court

A new mural at Battery Park honors Arthur Ashe, Richmonder and tennis champion.

Photo by @jvycreations

We’ve shouted out a few new public art pieces over the last week or so — here’s a rundown and where to see each one in person.

There’s now a mural of Arthur Ashe painted entirely with tennis balls at Battery Park. Artist JVY Creations collaborated with Richmond Parks and Recreation and local student group Mural MOBB to make it happen. Find it at Battery Park tennis courts, 2803 Dupont Cir.

Muralist Emily Herr unveiled her tribute to the DIY community of Scott’s Addition from the early 2000s to today. “Starting Space: A Love Letter to the Creative Process” takes up four 200 ft. long panels. Find it on the side of The Otis, 1661 Roseneath Rd.

Local artists Matt Lively and Tim Harper completed their first domestic sculpture installation — titled “Home Stretch” — as Lively/Harper, their new collaborative business. Find it heading west on Monument Avenue.

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