The Great Wall of Los Angeles

If you’ve ever been to North Hollywood CA, you may have noticed the half-mile-long mural, The Great Wall of Los Angeles. It is located at 12900 Oxnard St, North Hollywood, CA 91606. This mural, designed by Judith Baca and executed by over 400 community youth and artists, tells the story of Los Angeles. In fact, the wall is more than just an art piece; it’s a social and cultural icon. You’ll probably want to spend at least one day seeing it to fully appreciate the work of over 400 artists and youth from the surrounding community.

The mural is the most popular street art project in Los Angeles. It was designed by Judith Baca and executed by more than 400 community youth and coordinated by the Social and Public Art Resource Center. Although it may look intimidating, the wall has many positive aspects. It serves as a place of community pride and is an excellent example of public art at its best. The mural is an important part of North Hollywood’s cultural and community revitalization and has attracted a wide variety of visitors. Learn more. 

“It Tells the Story of Los Angeles” is a blend of narrative and research, telling the story of how Los Angles came to be, from its improbable beginnings to the dreams of its founding figures. The author has written for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Esquire, Salon, and Washington Post Book World. Krist is the author of numerous books, including a novel and a memoir. In addition to his journalism work, Krist has been honored with several awards, including the Stephen Crane Award and the Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He also received a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Judith F. Baca is a celebrated muralist, and spans half a mile. It was a collaborative effort that involved 400 youth, artists, and scholars from the Watts community and the Judith F. Baca Arts Academy. In addition to the mural, the project also features a bicycle path and mini-park. Since 1974, it has been a community treasure. Click for more.

The Great Wall of Los Angeles is a cultural landmark and the largest monument to inter-racial harmony in the United States. To help spread the word about the project, SPARC is partnering with local businesses to create a store for its art and crafts.

The Venice Neighborhood Council, Chamber of Commerce, and Councilman Mike Bonin all donated funds to restore the memorial. SPARC executive director Debra J.T. Padilla says the project has strengthened the community and helped foster new generations of artists. The project also allowed SPARC to utilize scientific and cutting-edge technologies for the project. It is now a highly visible piece of art that will serve the community for many years to come.