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Judy Baca and the Power of Murals in Los Angeles

Judy Baca, an American Chicana artist and activist, discusses the inspiration behind her powerful mural work, such as the monumental "The Great Wall of Los Angeles," which stretches half a mile in the San Fernando Valley. She also reflects on her long-standing friendship with Cheech, which began in high school and has grown through their mutual dedication to Chicano art.

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In this episode of Artbound, we visit the Zorthian Ranch artist community in Altadena.
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To commemorate KCET's 50th anniversary, Artbound dives into the vaults to uncover groundbreaking arts programming that aired during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Artbound presents an hour-long special featuring short, vibrant videos from MOCAtv.
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