Victoria-based Kwagiulth artist Carey Newman and Peter Fassbender

Victoria-based Kwagiulth artist Carey Newman and Peter Fassbender

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Watch artist Carey Newman speak at the unveiling of his new mosaic mural.



Victoria-based Kwagiulth artist Carey Newman speaks to the new mosaic mural unveiled at 735 Broughton Street, outside the Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch.

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