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[FRIEZE] Witness History Being Made: Judy Baca at LACMA
BY ARMANDO PULIDO IN FRIEZE LOS ANGELES , FRIEZE WEEK MAGAZINE | 29 FEB 24 Judy Baca has transformed the Los Angeles County Museum of Art into her studio. In the museum’s Resnick Pavilion, behind a railed platform, a mural is taking shape, accompanied by archival photographs, site plans and a model of the Tujunga Wash in Los Angeles County’s San…
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[THE ART NEWSPAPER] Judy Baca turns LACMA into her studio as she charts the history of Los Angeles
By Jori Finkel | 1 March 2024 A feminist who muscled her way into the Mexican muralist tradition, Judy Baca tends to work outside of museum spaces. She created the celebrated mural known as The Great Wall of Los Angeles on site at the Tujunga Wash, a tributary of the Los Angeles River in North Hollywood, in the 1970s…
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[ARTnews] The Defining Artworks of 2023
BY THE EDITORS OF ARTNEWS Chicana artist Judith F. Baca first conceived of what would become the half-mile-long Great Wall of Los Angeles in 1974, with the first stretch of it being painted in 1976. Beginning in prehistoric time and extending into the 1950s, the now iconic mural presents a retelling of the history from the perspectives of…
Celebrating a Lifetime of Artistic Excellence: Honoring Judy Baca at the LACMA Art + Film Gala
Our Artistic Director, Judy Baca, was honored for her outstanding achievements at the LACMA Art + Film Gala. Her remarkable lifetime work was highlighted, showcasing her talent, dedication, and vision. This well-deserved recognition at the Art + Film Gala is a testament to Judy’s passion, creativity, and tireless efforts to make art accessible to all…
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[Forbes] Judy Baca Brings ‘The Great Wall Of Los Angeles’ Into The Los Angeles County Museum Of Art
Excerpt from the article by Chadd Scott on Forbes.com Visitors to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will see history in the making as Judy Baca and artists from the Social and Public Art Resource Center work on new panel sections for The Great Wall of Los Angeles mural inside the museum during public hours weekdays through June 2, 2024. Focusing…
Remembering Jim Prigoff (1927-2021)
Today, we honor the memory of Jim Prigoff, a prolific photographer and author who documented murals and street art in the U.S. and abroad for over 40 years. His extensive work has helped to define the landscape of public art, tracing the art form across generations and geographies. Jim was a part of the SPARC…
Summer 2021 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship at SPARC
Public Art Administration Intern In partnership with the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program The Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) is accepting applications for a Public Art Administration Intern. This position is a 10-week paid internship for undergraduate students from June to August 2021. SPARC creates public artworks and programs that empower communities and…
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When Windows Become Canvases: Street Art for Social Justice
Astounding numbers of peaceful protesters across America are demanding accountability from law enforcement for the continuous brutalization and murders of Black, Brown and Indigenos civilians, namely starting after the consecutive and mass-publicized murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. Angelenos have both heard and seen the aftermath of 1992 protests in response to…
Hitting the Wall: A Historic Mural Will Return to LA
“Hitting the Wall” Update on Restoration of Judy Baca’s 1984 artwork on the Harbor Freeway As many of you know, the emblematic mural “Hitting the Wall” was egregiously whitewashed in 2019 without the consent of the artist and our founder, Judy Baca. The piece commemorated the first time female runners were allowed to compete in the…
Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) Please note that public events at SPARC are postponed until further notice in alignment with nation-wide responses to coronavirus (COVID-19). Our headquarters in Venice, CA will be open by appointment only. We hope that you are all able to take care of your health during this time and we look forward to…
WINTER MERCADO
WINTER MERCADO Mercado at SPARC is a premier holiday night market during the Venice Art Crawl on Friday, December 6th from 6-10 PM. Shop local this season and discover unique artworks and handmade goods by local artists and makers! In addition to our artisan marketplace, visit The Durón Gallery at SPARC for The Box Project…