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Richard Duardo has been referred to as the "Warhol of the West," he has established a name for himself by producing prints of pop-culture icons.
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Dozens of individuals from around the city attended the 48-hour hackathon, which addressed the issue of the drought in California, in hopes of developing innovative solutions to the drought and maybe even win a prize in the process.
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Together these women are seeking to reshape the experience of gay pride and reclaim it for themselves, miles and miles away from the party-seeking hordes of West Hollywood's famous "Boys Town."
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Land of Sunshine Mural Ordinance New mural ordinance could revive Los Angeles' reputation as the 'Mural Capital of the World.'See the Archives
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Land of Sunshine What Makes a L.A. Neighborhood? Modern day cartographer Eric Brightwell explores how L.A. neighborhoods are made and unmade.See More
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Who gets to fly in L.A. and who is destined to live forever on the ground, without any opportunities to rise up? Since its establishment in 2012, the…
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Queer and disabled square dancers in Covina, CA break out of highly regimented gender and ability norms to create a safe space within country western culture.
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The first-ever rock camp in Huntington Park hosted over 26 children ages 8-17, for a week of band practice and workshops that focused on local social and environmental issues to build critical thinking skills.
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Today, young artists inspired by SPARC and other pioneering muralists are continuing the legacy of muralism in Los Angeles with new avenues of approach.
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The value of the mural is evident through the eyes of the growingly diverse local community. Neighbors have a personal connection to a particular panel's story or have grown up with it, learning and sharing the lessons the mural has to offer.
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The Great Wall of Los Angeles has been a work in progress since its inception, and plans for its growth include extending the story from the 1950s into the 1990s.
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Land of Sunshine The Long Road to MLK Jr. Day Why did it take 15 years for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to become an official holiday?Learn More
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