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This series highlights lesser-known historic buildings and historic places across the city – including places that help build community and connection. We’ll also be offering links to where you can learn more about related historic places and themes that have helped to define Los Angeles.
The Great Wall of Los Angeles is a 1978 mural designed by Judith Baca and executed with the help of over 400 community youth and artists coordinated by the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC). [1]
- Public Art, Mural, Paint on Concrete
May 30, 2019 · The glass façade of Pride Hall is angled toward The Village across the street. Pride Hall’s entrance incorporates a heritage wall depicting the history of the Center and LGBT community.
Jul 9, 2024 · Baca is our attempt to distill Judy Baca’s work and philosophy into a short-form portrait centered around her landmark piece, The Great Wall of Los Angeles. SPARC, the non-profit arts organization that Judy founded, has an incredible archival trove of her work over the decades.
Jul 4, 2024 · The more-than-half-mile-long mural that has stretched along the river for about 40 years is getting a 21st century update as new sections are being painted at the Los Angeles County Museum of...
Apr 16, 2024 · The Great Wall of Los Angeles is not only a visual masterpiece, but also a testament to community collaboration and storytelling. The actual drawing and painting of the Great Wall began in 1976, and reflected the style of the Chicano(a) mural movement of the 1970s.
Oct 25, 2024 · The Wall Las Memorias serves the Latino and LGBTQ+ communities The nonprofit, located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, was founded by community activist Richard Zaldivar.
