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Watch Murals Rise at the Eureka Street Art Festival
The picturesque town will celebrate the creative spirit over several sunshiny days.
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Chicano Park's Latest Mural, a Tribute to Lowrider Culture, Uses Authentic Car Airbrush Technique
The five-story, shimmering brown and yellow mural is covered in photorealistic depictions of the Brown Image Car Club in the 1970s. NBC 7’s Roberto Castañares has more on the mural.
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Chicano Park's Latest Mural, a Tribute to Lowrider Culture, Uses Authentic Car Airbrush Technique
A five-story pillar in Chicano Park has now become a one-of-a-kind mural in a Chicano Park representing lowrider culture in San Diego.
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Remembering Nipsey Hussle: See Murals Honoring the LA Rap Artist
LA rap artist and activist Ermias Asghedom, known professionally as Nipsey Hussle, was shot and killed three years ago on March 31, 2019. He was 33 years old. While the young star is no longer making music for his community and fans, his message and legacy can still be seen throughout LA where dozens of murals portray his likeness.
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Chicano Park to Receive Over $10M for Restoring Park Murals & Museum
Community members say the funds are a promising sign in honoring Hispanic heritage, reports NBC 7’s Catherine Garcia
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How a Single Mother Overcame Homelessness and Inspired a Community
Years ago, as a single mother of three, Crystal Allenton went back to school and earned her college degree — and she did it while dealing with domestic violence and homelessness. Today, Allenton has seen her story turned into a special piece of art commissioned by her college alma mater, Western Governors University.
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Meet the High School Teacher and Formerly Homeless Single Mother Who Inspired Her School
Crystal Allenton never expected to be featured on a mural. But the single mother of three became the subject of a portrait emblazoned with the words “Ambition Never Rests” after her journey from homelessness to a college degree inspired her alma mater to honor her. Allenton, who is now a high school teacher in Pennsylvania, shared her story with NBCLX...
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Activists Fight to Preserve Street Art Made in the Wake of George Floyd's Death
In the weeks and months following George Floyd’s death, art served as a form of protest and remembrance — first in his home city of Minneapolis and then around the world. Today, activists are fighting to preserve some of the impromptu works of street art painted on the plywood that boarded up businesses around the city during the protests. NBCLX...
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Meet a Muralist Trying to Save Endangered Animals With His Art
Nearly 1 million species are at risk of extinction around the world, including about 300 in California alone. Jonathan Martinez is trying to raise awareness of these endangered species through his art, and has so far painted more than 30 murals around California to show people what our planet may lose forever.
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Towering Logan Heights Mural Promotes COVID-19 Awareness
Rubio Ortiz’s mural was painted in one of the communities hardest hit by COVID-19, but the 40-foot tall, 30-foot wide piece of art is visible from distance, and even as you travel Interstate 5. And that’s no coincidence.
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Kobe Bryant, Nipsey Hussle Mural in Downey Sparks Debate With City
A mural paying homage to two Los Angeles legends in the city of Downey has launched an argument between a hot dog restaurant and the city where it does business.
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Costa Mesa Mural Honors Frontline Workers and Music Legend Dolly Parton
A 50-foot by 20-foot mural was unveiled in Costa Mesa dedicated to the community of frontline workers and music legend Dolly Parton in honor of her generous $1M contribution to help fund the development of the Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
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SoCal Artist Pays Tribute to 2 Latina Icons Through Vibrant Art Installation in Glendale
In a time when we are so limited on outdoor activities, a local artist wishes to bring smiles and hope to Angelenos through her art installation at one of the most visited places in Glendale — a utility box right across the street from the Americana.
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Mural Honoring Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Painted in Palm Springs
A colorful mural featuring Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman, the poet who read her work at President Joe Biden’s inauguration and at the Super Bowl, is now on display in downtown Palm Springs.
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Kobe Bryant is Immortalized in These Murals Around the World
On Jan. 26, 2020, Bryant died in a helicopter crash, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others, in Calabasas. Tuesday marks the one year anniversary of the ineffable tragedy that shook the world on its axis and drew emotions of profound, globally shared sadness and loss.
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Mural in San Fernando Valley Aims to Keep Attention on ‘Children in Cages' Policy
Los Angeles based artist Lalo Garcia has a new mural in the city of San Fernando depicting children in cages behind a physical fence with a sign that reads, “no more family separation.”
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Interactive Murals Encourage San Diegans to Vote Ahead of Election Day
Five murals painted in different areas of San Diego are highlighting the importance of civic engagement and encouraging everyone to cast their ballots. Facebook commissioned five artists to paint five murals that visualize the idea that “Voting is Voice.” The public wall arts will feature QR codes that, if captured by a cell phone’s camera, will direct viewers to...
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Touching Downtown Disney Mural Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman
A mural celebrating the life of actor Chadwick Boseman was unveiled Thursday at Downtown Disney.
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Meet the Miami Muralists Fighting for Black Lives Through Their Art
Some of the most striking demonstrations in the Black Lives Matter movement have been public art projects. In Miami, two different Black Lives Matter murals were created not far from each other, each with its own unique perspective on the struggle of Black Americans.
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‘Paint the Town With Love' in Downtown
People came out to downtown San Diego to paint boarded-up businesses. NBC 7’s Erika Cervantes has more.