How Cambridge’s public art protectors fight graffiti and grime

Recent MassArt graduate Alyxandria Zavetnya, ’24 BFA Art History, works with Craig Uram and the Cambridge Art conservation team to assess and restore outdoor murals, mosaics and sculptures.

“Not a lot of people think about the art as they’re walking by,” the recent MassArt graduate said. “But it is cool to actually get in and see who did this piece, this is why it was made, this is who commissioned it. And being part of the process that keeps them alive is really satisfying.”