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Dindga McCannon mural unveiled at Rikers Island
The work's brightly coloured positivity stands in sharp contrast to the notorious reputation of the prison where it is installed
Shaun Leonardo pushes for prison reform as coronavirus devastates New York's infamous Rikers Island jail
After his performance based on prisoners' experiences was delayed due to the pandemic, Leonardo pivoted his practice to support inmate release programmes