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New mural draws praise, curiosity at Dewey Square debut

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  • The Institute of Contemporary Art commissioned a 5,000-square-foot seascape by Matthew Ritchie to replace the Os Gemeos mural at Dewey Square.
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    The Institute of Contemporary Art commissioned a 5,000-square-foot seascape by Matthew Ritchie to replace the Os Gemeos mural at Dewey Square.
  • Danilo Dasilva and Don Mateucci applied a white base coat over the controversial mural last Wednesday.
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    Danilo Dasilva and Don Mateucci applied a white base coat over the controversial mural last Wednesday.
  • Artists Steve Brettler (left) and Liam McAlpin painted Ritchie's seascape.
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    Artists Steve Brettler (left) and Liam McAlpin painted Ritchie's seascape.
  • The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy said it wants the space "to be destination for contemporary public art."
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    The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy said it wants the space "to be destination for contemporary public art."
  • The mural draws inspiration from Boston's history and waterfront location.
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    The mural draws inspiration from Boston's history and waterfront location.
  • Work continued on Thursday as artist Lorraine Lamb painted a line.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    Work continued on Thursday as artist Lorraine Lamb painted a line.
  • The conservancy will fund the $17,000 production costs of the new installation.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    The conservancy will fund the $17,000 production costs of the new installation.
  • Ritchie's mural will remain up for as long as 18 months.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    Ritchie's mural will remain up for as long as 18 months.
  • Ritchie was at the site Friday and discussed his work.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    Ritchie was at the site Friday and discussed his work.
  • He and another artist, Tricia O'Neill, painted the final block.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    He and another artist, Tricia O'Neill, painted the final block.
  • The collaboration is part of a residency for Ritchie that will include a multimedia performance with members of the rock bands The Breeders and The National.
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    The collaboration is part of a residency for Ritchie that will include a multimedia performance with members of the rock bands The Breeders and The National.
  • "It's been cool for us to be part of the conversation about public art, about how you can do it in kind of an outdoor forum," Charlie McCabe, director of public programs for the conservancy, said earlier this year.
    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    "It's been cool for us to be part of the conversation about public art, about how you can do it in kind of an outdoor forum," Charlie McCabe, director of public programs for the conservancy, said earlier this year.
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