We are a city of nations: a myriad of peoples from all over the world joined by a sprawling network of freeways and shared geography. Los Angeles 2010 brings even more diversity and global economic struggles combined now with local downturns that doubly affect Angelinos. Our schools face challenges to educate diverse children in a…
April 2011 Cesar Chavez Mosaics Complete in San Jose Monument March 2010 Mosaic construction has begun! Come take a look. The exterior niches that now stand at San Jose University are now being created into mosaics in the SPARC gallery. A ton of glass (500 lbs) has been specially ordered from…
This is an exhibition of paintings, drawings and renderings of Chicana muralist Judith Baca’s public artwork. This is one of her major retrospectives of and details the intricacies of creating monumental public works, while maintaining a private practice. The exhibit included well known ‘private works,’ personal pieces confronting identity and social issues: photographs and a…
The main demands of the UC strike are the following: 1. We demand that the Regents vote no on the proposed fee increases. 2. We demand that the UC stop cuts and layoffs, and end its aggressive union-busting tactics. 3. We demand transparency of the UC budget, including complete figures on how much of the…
Press conference today at the Great Wall of Los Angeles: The Longest Mural in the World The Great Wall of Los Angeles is getting a face-lift. After many years, the mural has suffered extensive damage due to sun exposure and lack of restoration funds. Repair and repainting of the largest monument to interracial harmony…
The Save LA Murals Presentation An Audio Slideshow by Prof. Judith F. Baca – Presented to the City of Los Angeles Arts Commission on April 2nd 2009
