Tag Archives: murals

01/03/2011: censorship and the arts

Siquieros in Los Angeles: Censorship Defied

Posted on January 4, 2011 by hitc

In 1932, after having served prison time for his political views, David Alfaro Siquieros came to Los Angeles to work. He was commissioned to paint a mural on a beer garden wall above the Italian Hall at Olvera Street. That … Continue reading →

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12/06/2010: building and construction

Murals and graffiti-what is public art?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by hitc

Each year, 34 million tax dollars go toward eradicating graffitti. Hear in the City Producer, Luis Sierra Campos, talks to artists and organizers of a new show opening at the Social and Public Art Resource Center in Venice this weekend … Continue reading →

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