The Great Wall of Los Angeles
The Great Wall of Los Angeles is a landmark cultural monument that represents the ethnic history of California from pre-Invasion times to the 1950s. Conceived by Judith F. Baca and realized by SPARC. The first half-mile mural was created by over 400 youth, artists, and community members. Since its inception in 1974, it has evolved with support from major foundations such as the Mellon Foundation. Production is underway to extend the Great Wall to another half-mile, and picks up in the 1960s. As SPARC furthers the restoration and expansion of the mural, it aims to reach and educate new audiences and spark intergenerational dialogues.
World Wall
The World Wall is a pioneering international art project that seeks to inspire a global vision for a future without fear. Created by Judith F. Baca, the World Wall extends the creative and collaborative impulses from the Great Wall. Engaging and bringing together international artists, the arrangement of panels in a circular form transcends traditional exhibition boundaries as the panels speak to one another. To date, artists from Mexico, Canada, Finland, Russia, Israel, and Palestine, have contributed. Premiering in Finland in 1990, it embodies a peaceful future vision, encouraging dialogue and reflection. Funded by major organizations and supported by a dedicated team, the project highlights the role of art in imagining a harmonious society, demonstrating the impactful blend of creativity and activism.
The mapping of more murals is coming soon!
