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Artist Robert Vargas and Miyako Hotel Los Angeles to Unveil Giant New Mural Titled ‘LA Rising’ at Flagship Little Tokyo Location of Newest Dodger, Two-Time MVP Shohei Ohtani
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updated: Mar 9, 2024
Renowned LA Muralist Robert Vargas has designed and will paint the mural in tribute to the two-time American League Most Valuable Player
LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2024 (CarryOnHarry.com)
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The Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, located in the heart of the famous Little Tokyo District, will unveil a new mural of Shohei Ohtani on the outside wall of its flagship Downtown L.A. Hotel on March 27, 2024, a day before Dodgers opening day.
Starting Friday March 8th, acclaimed muralist Robert Vargas will be painting the large mural every day until March 27th. Vargas teamed with the Miyako Hotel to pay tribute and welcome Shohei Ohtani to the storied Dodgers with the striking mural, which depicts the two-way player Ohtani both pitching and batting in the legendary Dodger uniform. Vargas donated his time and talent to design and create the mural, which measures approximately 150 feet tall x 60 feet long and covers the entirety of the hotel’s outer wall.
Vargas remarks: “Fans of baseball will be able to gather in the Little Tokyo community with a shared city pride and appreciation for the Dodgers. I can’t think of a better place for this tribute to Ohtani and the Dodgers, and I thank The Miyako Hotel for giving me the canvas to share it with the world.”
About Robert Vargas
Robert Vargas is a contemporary artist known for his mixed- media portraits, murals, and live events. Los Angeles native and visual artist, Vargas is a leading creative force in the revitalization of Downtown LA’s art scene. His paintings and drawings infuse classic genres of portraiture with an avant-garde explosivity that not only captures the visage and likeness of his subjects, but seem to excavate the intimate aspects of their character. Visit https://www.instagram.com/therobertvargas.
Source: Robert Vargas
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New Anthem “15th to 50th” Reminds Us We’re All Cousins—And Why That Perspective Could Change Everything
What if the person standing next to you wasn’t a stranger, but family? Educator and media innovator Dr. Bernie Furshpan believes it’s not just poetic, it’s a scientific fact. His new movement, 15th to 50th, launches with a powerful music video anthem reminding us that nearly everyone alive today is related within just 15 to 50 generations.
The timing couldn’t be more urgent. “The world has gone mad,” says Dr. Furshpan. “We are more divided than ever, and it’s time to swing the pendulum the other way. When people understand that the air we breathe contains molecules from millions of years ago, and that the atoms in our DNA are as old as the universe itself, it changes how we see each other. We stop looking for enemies and start seeing cousins.”
The anthem, released free to the public, blends the science of genetics with the storytelling power of music. It pulls audiences down a rabbit hole—one where the further you go, the clearer it becomes that the divisions we cling to are illusions. At our core, humanity is a massive extended family.
Dr. Furshpan, already known for his groundbreaking Holocaust education work and the acclaimed documentary The Weight of Memory: I Am Bernie Furshpan, says the project is meant to recalibrate our worldview. “This song is more than a melody. It’s a rallying cry for empathy, for tolerance, for kinship. We’ve tried hatred, separation, and fear. It hasn’t worked. Let’s remind ourselves who we truly are – family.”
The project will expand into schools, corporate workshops, and live events. Merchandise, educational kits, and speaking engagements will sustain the initiative, but the video and message remain free for the world.
Ways to Share and Join the Movement
-Watch. Listen & Share: The free music video at 15thto50th.com, and on music streaming platforms: Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon Music, Pandora
-Join the Challenge: Post a selfie or short video greeting with “Hi Cousin!” using the hashtag #CousinChallenge
-Wear the Gear: Show cousinhood pride with official merchandise
-Invite to Speak: Book Dr. Bernie Furshpan for schools, organizations, or corporate events
Media & Interview Opportunities
Dr. Bernie Furshpan is available for interviews on:
-How genetics proves we’re all related
-The power of art, music, and storytelling in shaping empathy
-Why reframing humanity as “cousins” could disrupt hate and polarization
-His personal journey as a second-generation Holocaust survivor leading this new global kinship movement
Websites: iambernie.com / 15thto50th.com
About Dr. Bernie Furshpan
Dr. Furshpan is an educator, speaker, and media innovator. He is the Executive Producer of hmTv – Humanity Matters TV at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, and creator of The Weight of Memory: I Am Bernie Furshpan. Through education, storytelling, and art, he has dedicated his life to fostering empathy, combating intolerance, and rebooting the human connection.
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