Restorers Revive Maxo Vanka Murals at Church
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Some workers finished fixing old paintings. The paintings are by Maxo Vanka at a church. This church is near Pittsburgh, in Millvale, Pennsylvania.
The paintings look very strong now. Vanka painted them a long time ago, over 80 years. They mix church art with strong messages about society.
A group of workers helped to clean the murals. They removed dirt and bad salts from the walls. They also fixed the plaster and added new color to the art.
The artist's granddaughter spoke about his art. She said it was his gift for America. He wanted to share his talent with everyone in the country.
These photos were chosen by Patrick Sison. He is an editor at AP. You can see more photos from AP online, on their website.
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Who painted the old paintings?
Maxo Vanka painted the old paintings.
What did the workers do to the murals?
The workers cleaned the murals, removed dirt and bad salts, fixed the plaster, and added new color.
Who spoke about the artist's work?
The artist's granddaughter spoke about his work.
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