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Saint Peter’s University congratulates Trish Gianakis, professor of art, on the recent feature of her America 250 AR Art & History Tour and Echoes of Freedom<\/em><\/a> exhibition in the Jersey City Times for its public debut at Liberty State Park.<\/p>\n

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photo courtesy of Trish Gianakis<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The year-long project transforms Liberty State Park into an interactive outdoor museum, combining augmented reality, public art, and historical storytelling to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Visitors use their mobile phones to experience immersive digital installations and educational content throughout the park.<\/p>\n

The Jersey City Times article highlights Professor Gianakis’ creative vision and the role of emerging technologies in expanding access to art and historical storytelling.<\/p>\n

The University community is invited to learn more about the exhibition by reading the Jersey City Times feature and following the project as it continues throughout the coming year.<\/p>\n

Read the full story<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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