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Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail
title Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detaildescription Balboa Park (San Diego, Calif.) Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Key people in the struggle of Mexico's freedom: Soldadera, woman soldier from the 1910 revolution, José María Morelos, and Ricardo Flores Magon. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Flores Magón, Ricardo, 1873-1922 History Revolution (Mexico : 1910-1920) Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians, Daily Life
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians, Daily Lifedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Christina Schlesinger, this detail focus on the daily life of the Chumash Indians as it might have been in 1000 A.D. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Chumash Indians History Hunting And Gathering Societies Narrative Art Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Muralist Michael Schnorr working on his painting for the exhibition. Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos wearing his Dia de los Muertos mask posing with Isaac Artenstein in front of Herbert Siguenza's American flag. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographssubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Flags--United States Artenstein, Isaac Masks Border Art Exhibitions (Events)contributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Barbara Carrasco Painting
title California Murals Off The Wall: Barbara Carrasco Paintingdescription Artist Barbara Carrasco paints while discussing composition and art censorship with Victor Ochoa and Guillermo Rosette. Footage also includes Sal Barajas painting. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Artartist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Rosette, Guillermo Studios (Work Spaces) Artists Censorship Documentary Films Conversation Barajas, Sal Women Artists Carrasco, Barbara, 1955-contributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Ruledescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Judith Hernandez, this scene is dominated by the figure of a Spanish land baron, illustrating the "hacendados" who dominated early California. His serape is formed by the land and labor of the Indians which he has taken and used to build the hacienda toward which he looks and where an elegant wedding is taking place. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Missionaries Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Missions Narrative Art Cattle Barons (Noblemen) Agriculture California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Untitled (Peacock)
title Estrada Courts: Untitled (Peacock)description Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Paintings Peacock with other animals around the edges of its fanned feathers.artist/creator Unknownsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Animals Low-Income Housing Peafowl Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Day Of The Dead Installation
title Day Of The Dead Installationdescription Day of the Dead art installation with a framed photograph of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, a copy of Friday Kahlo's Self-portrait as a Tehuana, skulls, skeletons, and various other ex-votos. Dia de los Muertos Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Part of the Latino Boom Boom collection of popular culture images focusing on marketing to the Latino population in the United States in the 1980s. Sculpture and Installationssubject Kahlo, Frida, 1907-1954 Popular Culture Marketing Mexican American Art Human Skeleton Skull Rivera, Diego, 1886-1957 All Souls' Day Household Shrines Installations (Visual Works) Votive Offeringscontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaidedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail focuses on the battle between the Mexican army and the U.S. cavalry for the control of California and the beginning of the California Gold Rush at Sutters' Mill. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Battles Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Sawmills History Weddings Soldiers Narrative Art Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Untitled
title Estrada Courts: Untitleddescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Mythology. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mythology Mural Painting And Decoration History Low-Income Housing Symbolism Pegasus (Greek Mythology) California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Organic Stimulus
title Estrada Courts: Organic Stimulusdescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Paintings The artist painted this pastel hued landscape without any pre-concept or drawing to go by. Mural was restored in 2012 by the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. Restoration was assisted by Ian Robertson-Salt and the youth of Estrada Courts.artist/creator Loza, Ernesto De Lasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Landscapes History Volcanoes Mexico--Popocatépetl Low-Income Housing Mountainscontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: We Are Not A Minority
title Estrada Courts: We Are Not A Minoritydescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. In memoriam to the Guevrillero Heroico, el Doctor Che. Dia del Rebelde International XI aniversario Oct. 8th 1978 Paintings This tribute to Latin American revolutionary Che Guevara was painted in 1978 by artists from the Chicano Park struggle in San Diego. It was restored in 1995 by the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. The original artists were Mario Torero, Rocky, El Lion, and Zade. The restoration artists were Mario Torero and Carmen Kalo, assisted by Ernesto de la Loza.artist/creator Torero, Mariosubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Leaders (People) Portraits History Low-Income Housing Revolutionaries Guevara, Che, 1928-1967 Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail: Malcom X
title Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail: Malcom Xdescription Balboa Park (San Diego, Calif.) Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Artists Working On Their Projects
title California Murals Off The Wall: Artists Working On Their Projectsdescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Satirical monolog by David Avalos about artists and works in the exhibit. Footage of Victor Ochoa and Guillermo Rosette painting. Footage of David Avalos describing his art piece titled "Loteria Chicana" which is based on the Mexican game Loteria. Footage of Nieto Pello working on his painting of young love against the backdrop of the mountains of Montana.artist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Humor Landscapes Documentary Films Satire (Artistic Device) Pello, Nieto Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Tenochitilan: Detail Of Hunters
title Chicano Park: Tenochitilan: Detail Of Huntersdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Gazebo ceiling mural illustrates the foundation myth of Tenochtitlan/Mexico City. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) Hunters Lakes History Gazebos Bow And Arrow Eagles Symbolism--Religious Aspects Snakes Mexico Creationcontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Juan Laguna working on his painting for the exhibition. Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos wearing his Dia de los Muertos mask. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographssubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Untitled (Lincoln And Kennedy)
title Estrada Courts: Untitled (Lincoln And Kennedy)description Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Paintings Portraits of United States presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy in front of an American flag. Between the two men is an outline of the United States Capitol Building and a list of comparisons between the two presidents.artist/creator Lopez, Franksubject Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Portraits Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 Youth History Presidents Low-Income Housing Flags--United States Symbolismcontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaidedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail focuses on a prospector panning for gold and on segregation. In the state capital at Monterey, ex‑Southerners passed laws-WHITES ONLY‑which did not allow people of Mexican, Black or Chinese descent to make claims. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Flags--Confederate States Of America History Segregation Narrative Art Covered Wagons Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining California Minerscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Victor Ochoa Explaining The Symbolism Of His Project
title California Murals Off The Wall: Victor Ochoa Explaining The Symbolism Of His Projectdescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Paintings Victor Ochoa explaining the symbolism in his painting, his identification as a Chicano artist, and his role in the Chicano community. Ochoa also explains how he was influenced by growing up in both the United States and Mexico.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Mexican Revolution
title Mexican Revolutiondescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Ochoa, Victorsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Revolutionaries Leaders (People) Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919 Scaffolding Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Juan Laguna working on his painting for the exhibition. Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule And 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule And 1848 Bandaidedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. A typical hacienda with an elegant wedding, the battle between the Mexican army and the U.S. cavalry for control of California, and the beginning of the California Gold Rush at Sutters' Mill. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Battles Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Weddings Narrative Art Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Demonstrators
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Demonstratorsdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Teaching Demonstrations Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Guadalupe, Our Lady Of Parks Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California, Joaquin Murrieta
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California, Joaquin Murrietadescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail focuses on Joaquin Murieta, Robin Hood figure of the old west who fought for the oppressed. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Horses Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Legends Murieta, Joaquin, D. 1853 Narrative Art Symbolism California Pony Expresscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Victor Ochoa Painting
title California Murals Off The Wall: Victor Ochoa Paintingdescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Isaac Artenstein directing Victor Ochoa for documentary purposes as Ochoa is working on his painting for the exhibit. Video also contains footage of two other paintings in the exhibit. Ochoa's painting is titled Busting Luz. The title is a play on words as the Spanish word "luz" means "light" in English. Paintingsartist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Mexican Revolution
title Mexican Revolutiondescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Ochoa, Victorsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Revolutionaries Leaders (People) Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919 Scaffolding Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos with his Dia de los Muertos mask. In the background is Herbert Siguenza's American flag. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographssubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Flags--United States Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographs Preparing the video equipment. Muralist Victor Ochoa in background. Michael Schnorr in foreground on the right.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Mexican American Art Painting Video Cameras Schnorr, Michael Exhibitions (Events)contributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaidedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. The Gold Rush era as designed by Ulysses Jenkins provides a Black‑American perspective on this period. It begins with the discovery of gold at Sutters' Mill and the migration of Blacks, Mexicans and Indians as well as Whites by ship to California. Above the bay are portraits of Mifflin W. Gibbs, publisher of the first Black newspaper and Mary Ellen Pleasant, a civil rights activist who helped defend Blacks arraigned under the fugitive slave laws. The globe represents the world's desire for the riches of the 49ers. Beside it stands William A. Leidesdorff, pilot of the first steamboat to arrive in San Francisco Bay, who later became a vice consul to Mexico. . Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject African Americans Leidesdorff, William A. (William Alexander), 1810-1848 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Gibbs, Mifflin Wistar Symbolism History Migration, Internal Segregation Narrative Art Pleasant, Mary Ellen, 1814-1904 Gold Mines And Mining California Minerscontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Tenochitilan: Detail Of Hunters
title Chicano Park: Tenochitilan: Detail Of Huntersdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Gazebo ceiling mural illustrates the foundation myth of Tenochtitlan/Mexico City. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) Hunters Lakes History Gazebos Bow And Arrow Eagles Symbolism--Religious Aspects Snakes Mexico Creationcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Aztec Warrior: Detail
title Chicano Park: Aztec Warrior: Detaildescription Aztec Warrior wearing the costume of the Eagle Order Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Adame, Felipesubject Aztec (Culture Or Style) Bridges California Chicano Park Eagles Helmets History Mexican American Art Mexico Mural Painting And Decoration Parks Shields Warriorscontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Chicano Pinto Union
title Chicano Park: Chicano Pinto Uniondescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) JUSTICIA PARA LAS PINTOS (justice for the inmates) Paintingsartist/creator Vargas, Tony Desubject Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Parks Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Kiosko/Tenochtitlan: Artist Painting Gazebo Ceiling Mural
title Chicano Park: Kiosko/Tenochtitlan: Artist Painting Gazebo Ceiling Muraldescription Architecture and City Planning Chicano Park (San Diego, California); Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings The central gazebo called Kiosko was designed by architect Alfredo Larrin in a style reminiscent of Aztec and Mayan architecture and painted by muralists Vargas, Aguirre and Adame. The ceiling mural illustrates the foundation myth of Tenochtitlan/Mexico City.subject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) Hunters Lakes History Gazebos Bow And Arrow Eagles Symbolism--Religious Aspects Snakes Mexico Creation Chicano Parkcontributor Calisphere -
Advancements Of Man
title Advancements Of Mandescription 2331 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue (formerly Brooklyn Avenue) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Paintings Self-portrait by Kahlo, Frida (Mexican painter, 1907-1954). Photograph by Cinewest, 1979 The positive and negative aspects of science and technology.subject Science Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Surgeons Technology Operating Rooms Jesus Christcontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Sun Bathers
title Estrada Courts: Sun Bathersdescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Paintingsartist/creator Hernandez, Gilsubject Siqueiros, David Alfaro Mexican American Art Hidalgo Y Costilla, Miguel, 1753-1811 Mural Painting And Decoration Villa, Pancho, 1878-1923 History Low-Income Housing Sun-Baths Symbolism Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919 California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos with his Dia de los Muertos mask. In the background is Herbert Siguenza's American flag. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographssubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Flags--United States Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Centro Cultural De La Raza Exterior Murals, Balboa Park
title California Murals Off The Wall: Centro Cultural De La Raza Exterior Murals, Balboa Parkdescription Balboa Park (San Diego, Calif.) Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Panning shots of Balboa Park leading to the exterior of Centro Cultural de la Raza, as well as detailed shots of the mural Geronimo by Victor Ochoa. Footage of works just inside the center, focusing on three paintings including Lowrider Queen by Daniel Galvez and a painting of young love set against the backdrop of the mountains of Montana by Nieto Pello.artist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Avalos, David Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Landscapes Documentary Films Viewers (Observers) Symbolismcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detaildescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Salazar, Ruben, 1928-1970 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Heroes Leaders (People) Portraits History Chavez, Cesar, 1927-1993 Parks Revolutionaries Guevara, Che, 1928-1967 Symbolism California Mexico Olmecscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Cultural Center visitors observing the exhibition preparations. Artist Juan Laguna working on his painting for the exhibition. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Moratorium: The Black And White Mural: Detail
title Estrada Courts: Moratorium: The Black And White Mural: Detaildescription A monochromatic photo-realistic montage portraying the 1970 Chicano Moratorium, a local anti-Vietnam War protest that was attacked by the Sheriff's Department. Other imagery condemns police brutality in the barrio. In 1979 Herrón returned to paint (in color) himself embracing his wife (not shown in this detail). Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Paintingssubject Protests Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Low-Income Housing Faces Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaidedescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. In the state capital at Monterey, ex‑Southerners passed laws-WHITES ONLY‑which did not allow people of Mexican, Black or Chinese descent to make claims. Biddy Mason, an ex‑slave from Georgia who fought extradition under the fugitive slave laws and who became wealthy, was known for her charity and was a founder of the African Methodist Church in Los Angeles. Joaquin Murieta, a legendary Mexican Robin Hood, fights for the oppressed: The landless who "squat" on the state; the "hanging tree" victims of prejudice; and the Indians who are slaughtered with the coming of the "Iron Horse". Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Murieta, Joaquín Railroads History Violence Segregation Mason, Biddy, 1818-1891 Narrative Art Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining California Minerscontributor Calisphere -
Chicanas/Escuelas
title Chicanas/Escuelasdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator López, Yolanda M.contributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detaildescription A human hand, left, and an agricultural tool, right, both grabbing onto either teeth of a gear or the rays of the sun. Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) La Tierra es de Quien La Trabaja Con Sus Propias Manos. 1879-1919 E. Zapata (The land belongs to he who works it with his own hands. 1879-1919 E. Zapata) Paintingssubject Hair Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Strikes Parks Symbolism Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919 Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
East Los Angeles Mural: Detail
title East Los Angeles Mural: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Paintingsartist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival, Portolà
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1522 Spanish Arrival, Portolàdescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Judith Baca, this detail focuses on the Spanish explorer Portolà, who brought the first expedition from Mexico to L.A. in 1769. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Narrative Art Symbolism Explorers California Portolá, Gaspar Decontributor Calisphere -
Sun Mad
title Sun Maddescription A satirical manipulation of a well known logo, which stands as a powerful commentary against the exploitation of farm laborers. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Part of the Latino Boom Boom collection of popular culture images focusing on marketing to the Latino population in the United States in the 1980s. Printsartist/creator Hernández, Estersubject Popular Culture Marketing Mexican American Art Agricultural Laborers Human Skeleton Satire (Artistic Device) Prints Raisins Grapes calaverascontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Sal Barajas And David Avalos Working On Their Respective Projects
title California Murals Off The Wall: Sal Barajas And David Avalos Working On Their Respective Projectsdescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos' project is titled "Loteria Chicana" after the Mexican game loteria. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Footage of Sal Barajas and his assistant working on project for the exhibit. Footage of David Avalos working on his project as well as explaining where the inspiration for his project came from.artist/creator Unknownsubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Documentary Films Drawing Painting Barajas, Salcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Kiosko/Tenochtitlan: Artist Painting Gazebo Ceiling Mural
title Chicano Park: Kiosko/Tenochtitlan: Artist Painting Gazebo Ceiling Muraldescription Architecture and City Planning Chicano Park (San Diego, California); Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings The central gazebo called Kiosko was designed by architect Alfredo Larrin in a style reminiscent of Aztec and Mayan architecture and painted by muralists Vargas, Aguirre and Adame. The ceiling mural illustrates the foundation myth of Tenochtitlan/Mexico City.subject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) Hunters Lakes History Gazebos Bow And Arrow Eagles Symbolism--Religious Aspects Snakes Mexico Creationcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Portraits Of Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Fida Kahlo
title Chicano Park: Portraits Of Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Fida Kahlodescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Garcia, Rupertsubject Kahlo, Frida, 1907-1954 Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Portraits Artists Siqueiros, David Alfaro (Mexican Painter, 1896-1974) History Rivera, Diego (Mexican Painter, 1886-1957) Parks California Orozco, José Clemente (Mexican Muralist And Draftsman, 1883-1949)contributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Muralist Victor Ochoa explaining his painting while being video taped. Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos wearing his Dia de los Muertos mask in front of Herbert Siguenza's American flag. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographssubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Flags--United States Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Flames And Skeletons
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Flames And Skeletonsdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Death Ramp-Freeway Junctions Fire Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Crosses Human Skeleton History Parks Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Cultural Center visitors observing the exhibition preparations. Artists working on their painting for the exhibition. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Mexican American Art Laguna, Juan Viewers (Observers) Painting Schnorr, Michael Exhibitions (Events)contributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Rubén Salazar And Ortiz
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Rubén Salazar And Ortizdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Salazar, Ruben, 1928-1970 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Heroes Portraits History Parks California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Houshold Shrine
title Houshold Shrinedescription Decorative Arts, Utilitarian Objects and Interior Design Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Part of the Latino Boom Boom collection of popular culture images focusing on marketing to the Latino population in the United States in the 1980s.contributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 20,000 B.C. Pre-Historic California, Migration
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 20,000 B.C. Pre-Historic California, Migrationdescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Kristi Lucas, this detail focuses on the arrival of people on the American continent coming from Asia, according to the Bering Strait land bridge theory. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History La Brea Pits (Calif.) Migration, Internal Narrative Art Bering Land Bridge Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
We The Razas Live In The Barrios But We Do Not Own The Barrios: Detail
title We The Razas Live In The Barrios But We Do Not Own The Barrios: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) East Los Angeles mural painted on the wall of a coin operated laundromat. Paintings Viva La Raza Unida, Hasta La Victoriaartist/creator Cruz, Manuelsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Prohibition Deterioration History Violence Narrative Art Uncle Sam (Symbolic Character) Devil Laundries Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Hand
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Handdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingssubject Hair Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Strikes Parks Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Artists And Paintings
title California Murals Off The Wall: Artists And Paintingsdescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Footage of Victor Ochoa working on his project titled Busting Luz, closeups of José Montoya's painting titled Sacramento Hispanic Bureaucrats, closeups of another painting in the exhibit, and footage of Michael Schnorr working on his project titled When Food is Used as a Tool. Utensils Become Weapons. Isaac Artenstein can be heard in the background directing for documentary purposes. . .artist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Mexican American Art Political Art Mural Painting And Decoration Studios (Work Spaces) Artists Documentary Films Schnorr, Michaelcontributor Calisphere -
Virgin Of Guadalupe: Detail Of Artist Painting Mural
title Virgin Of Guadalupe: Detail Of Artist Painting Muraldescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Torero, Mario Acevedosubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism--Religious Aspects Guadalupe, Our Lady Of Scaffoldingcontributor Calisphere -
East Los Angeles Mural: Detail
title East Los Angeles Mural: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Protest of.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Muralist Victor Ochoa working on painting for exhibition while being video taped. Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos wearing his Dia de los Muertos mask, which is eating artist Michael Schnorr's hand. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Schnorr, Michael Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Cultural Center visitors observing the exhibition preparations. Juan Laguna working on his painting for the exhibition. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detaildescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Salazar, Ruben, 1928-1970 Mexican American Art Graffiti Mural Painting And Decoration Heroes Portraits History Parks Revolutionaries Leaders (People) Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Varrio Si. Yonkes No!
title Chicano Park: Varrio Si. Yonkes No!description Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Neighborhood Yes, Junkyards No! Imagery within the mural depicts the Coronado Bay Bridge and National Steel. In the foreground, residents protest with their placards, Mas Casas, Menos Yonkes, More Houses, Less Junkyards, and La Unidrad Es La Fuerza, Unity is Strength. Paintingssubject Protests Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Factories History Unity (Artistic Concept) Parks Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: In Memory Of Home Boy
title Estrada Courts: In Memory Of Home Boydescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Memorial for a victim of gang violence. Paintingsartist/creator Martinez, Danielsubject Roses Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Eagles Commemoratives Low-Income Housing Symbolism Jesus Christ Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail Of Edge Of Mural
title Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail Of Edge Of Muraldescription Balboa Park (San Diego, Calif.) Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Worker holding a sign reading Unidad/Unity.subject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Workers History Revolution (Mexico : 1910-1920) Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Artists Working Out The Details Of The Opening Reception
title California Murals Off The Wall: Artists Working Out The Details Of The Opening Receptiondescription Artists participating in the exhibit eating and discussing details for the exhibit opening as well as details for creating a catalog of the exhibit along with artists' statements. Footage of Barbara Carrasco graphing her canvas and talking with Isaac Artenstein about murals, artists, and censorship. Footage of Barbara Carrasco talking with children visiting the cultural center. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Artartist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Censorship Documentary Films Painting Children Barajas, Sal Discussion Carrasco, Barbara, 1955-contributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo, Sushi Performance: Still From Performance
title Border Brujo, Sushi Performance: Still From Performancedescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artartist/creator Gómez-Peña, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Coatlicue: Detail Of Serpents
title Chicano Park: Coatlicue: Detail Of Serpentsdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingscontributor Calisphere -
East Los Angeles Mural Juxtaposing White American Domestic Life Against Mexican Domestic Life: Detail: White American Domestic Life
title East Los Angeles Mural Juxtaposing White American Domestic Life Against Mexican Domestic Life: Detail: White American Domestic Lifedescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) One spot of chipping on the mural looks like the outline of the state of Texas. The word "Texas" was graffitied onto that spot. Paintingsartist/creator Cruz, Manuelsubject Mexican American Art Graffiti Mural Painting And Decoration Deterioration History Domestic Life Social Classes Laundry Symbolism Texas Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Pueblo Indians
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Pueblo Indiansdescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Judith Hernandez, this detail focuses on the Pueblo Indians who toil the land only to have it taken way from them. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Landscapes History Cornstalks Pueblo Indians Narrative Art Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Beauty Of Our People: Detail
title Beauty Of Our People: Detaildescription Avenida Cesar Chavez at Soto St. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Mural designed by John Valadez, painted by Irma Ayala, Glenna B., Carlos Callejo, Barbara Carrasco, Daniel Cruz, Susan Fierro, Frank Gonzalez, Leo Limon, Frank Marin, Jose Marin, Manuel Martinez, Irma Medina, Jose Medina, Joe Rodriguez, and Rodney Sakai. The mural reads, "1978 Citywide murral Project/Public Art Center. This is the last mural sponsored by the city of Los Angeles." Mural was painted over in 1983 with another mural titled El Corrido de Boyle Heights by the East Los Streetscapers. Paintings The Beauty of our People is in our Culture, The Strength of our Culture lies within our Struggleartist/creator Carrasco, Barbara Valadez, John Limon, Leo Avila, Glenna Boltuch Callejo, Carlos Sakai, Rodney Yepes, Georgesubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Pride And Vanity Symbolism History Narrative Art Faces Mexican Americanscontributor Calisphere -
Beauty Of Our People: Detail: Two Young Boys
title Beauty Of Our People: Detail: Two Young Boysdescription Avenida Cesar Chavez at Soto St. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Mural designed by John Valadez, painted by Irma Ayala, Glenna B., Carlos Callejo, Barbara Carrasco, Daniel Cruz, Susan Fierro, Frank Gonzalez, Leo Limon, Frank Marin, Jose Marin, Manuel Martinez, Irma Medina, Jose Medina, Joe Rodriguez, and Rodney Sakai. The mural reads, "1978 Citywide mural Project/Public Art Center. This is the last mural sponsored by the city of Los Angeles." Mural was painted over in 1983 with another mural titled El Corrido de Boyle Heights by the East Los Streetscapers. Paintings The Beauty of our People is in our Culture, The Strength of our Culture Lies Within our Struggleartist/creator Carrasco, Barbara Valadez, John Limon, Leo Avila, Glenna Boltuch Callejo, Carlos Sakai, Rodney Yepes, Georgesubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Pride And Vanity Boys History Narrative Art Symbolism Mexican Americanscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos' La Placa for his overall project titled Loteria Chicana. Victor Ochoa's Busting Luz is in the background. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos wearing his Dia de los Muertos mask posing with artist Michael Schnorr. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographssubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Schnorr, Michael Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of An Open Book With Inscription, Broken Chain And A Gun
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of An Open Book With Inscription, Broken Chain And A Gundescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) El pueblo y solo el pueblo, es la fuerza motriz que hace la historia mundial (The people and only the people, are the driving force that makes world history) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Firearms Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism Books History Parks Faces Chains California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Juan Laguna working on his painting for the exhibition. Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Mexican American Art Laguna, Juan Painting Video Cameras Flags--United States Exhibitions (Events)contributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Panel Discussion Of Artists And Scholars
title California Murals Off The Wall: Panel Discussion Of Artists And Scholarsdescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Opening reception panel discussion of artists and scholars. Footage of the beginning of the panel discussion including introduction of the panel artists and scholars by David Avalos. Footage also includes a significant portion of Ramses Noriega's contribution. Focus of the panel is on the Chicano artist movement.artist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Exhibition Openings Avalos, David Mexican American Art Documentary Films Yanez, Rene Drescher, Tim Discussion Noriega, Ramses Carrasco, Barbara, 1955- Montoya, Malaquias, 1938-contributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo, Sushi Performance: Still From Performance
title Border Brujo, Sushi Performance: Still From Performancedescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artartist/creator Gómez-Peña, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I, Doughboys
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I, Doughboysdescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The 1978 project continues where the first 1000 feet left off. From this point forward, Baca exerted more control over the design, which resulted in more stylistic unity and an evolving complexity in the transitions between the sections and linkages between historical incidents. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Paintings Take up the Sword of Justice The "doughboys" leave, kissing their wives and girlfriends goodbye. In the recruiting poster, woman appears in her mythic form as the symbol of Liberty. In reality, she works in the war industry replacing men in nontraditional jobs like welding, as well as contributing to the war effort through "women's jobs" like nursing. Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History World War, 1914-1918 Soldiers Narrative Art Kissing Railroad Trains Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Enclosed Garden At Base Of Mural
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Enclosed Garden At Base Of Muraldescription As an accompaniment to Death of a Farmworker an enclosed vegetable garden was built by the artists at the base of the mural. The sign mounted on the fence read: In memory of all the farm workers who have struggled for a better life - the artists. The garden and statue are no longer in situ. Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingssubject Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Agricultural Laborers History Strikes Vegetable Gardening Parks Symbolism Agriculture California Sculpturecontributor Calisphere -
East Los Angeles Mural Juxtaposing White American Domestic Life Against Mexican Domestic Life: Detail: Mexican Domestic Life
title East Los Angeles Mural Juxtaposing White American Domestic Life Against Mexican Domestic Life: Detail: Mexican Domestic Lifedescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) One spot of chipping on the mural looks like the outline of the state of Texas. The word "Texas" was graffitied onto that spot. Paintingsartist/creator Cruz, Manuelsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Deterioration History Domestic Life Social Classes Laundry Symbolism Texas Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Spanish Land Baron
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Spanish Land Barondescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Judith Hernandez, this detail zooms in on the Spanish land baron, illustrating the "hacendados" who dominated early California. His serape is formed by the land and labor of the Indians which he has taken and used to build the hacienda toward which he looks and where an elegant wedding is taking place. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Narrative Art Cattle Barons (Noblemen) Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Opening Reception
title California Murals Off The Wall: Opening Receptiondescription Artists revealing and discussing their works to the spectators: Barbara Carrasco, Michael Schnorr, David Avalos, Juan Laguna and others. Reception events included traditional Mexican dances. Footage of an extensive interview with Senior Lopez, one of the artists. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Artartist/creator Unknownsubject Mexican American Art Political Art Interviews Documentary Films Receptions Dance Exhibitions (Events)contributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographs Preparing the video camera for taping artist in action.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos wearing his Dia de los Muertos mask. In the background are works by Manuel Montoya and Victor Ochoa. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographssubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Woman With A Flag
title Woman With A Flagdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Singh, Arturocontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Cultural center visitors observing the exhibition preparations. Artist David Avalos in background. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo, Sushi Performance: Still From Performance
title Border Brujo, Sushi Performance: Still From Performancedescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artartist/creator Gómez-Peña, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Beauty Of Our People: Detail
title Beauty Of Our People: Detaildescription Avenida Cesar Chavez at Soto St. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Mural designed by John Valadez, painted by Irma Ayala, Glenna B., Carlos Callejo, Barbara Carrasco, Daniel Cruz, Susan Fierro, Frank Gonzalez, Leo Limon, Frank Marin, Jose Marin, Manuel Martinez, Irma Medina, Jose Medina, Joe Rodriguez, and Rodney Sakai. The mural reads, "1978 Citywide murral Project/Public Art Center. This is the last mural sponsored by the city of Los Angeles." Mural was painted over in 1983 with another mural titled El Corrido de Boyle Heights by the East Los Streetscapers. Paintings The Beauty of our People is in our Culture, The Strength of our Culture lies within our Struggleartist/creator Carrasco, Barbara Valadez, John Limon, Leo Avila, Glenna Boltuch Callejo, Carlos Sakai, Rodney Yepes, Georgesubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Pride And Vanity Symbolism History Narrative Art Faces Mexican Americanscontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: General View
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: General Viewdescription As an accompaniment to Death of a Farmworker an enclosed vegetable garden was built by the artists at the base of the mural. The sign mounted on the fence read: In memory of all the farm workers who have struggled for a better life - the artists. The garden and statue are no longer in situ. The top of the mural depicts a human hand, left, and an agricultural tool, right, both grabbing onto either teeth of a gear or the rays of the sun. Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) La Tierra es de Quien La Trabaja Con Sus Propias Manos. 1879-1919 E. Zapata (The land belongs to he who works it with his own hands. 1879-1919 E. Zapata) Paintingssubject Hair Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Agricultural Laborers History Strikes Vegetable Gardening Parks Symbolism Agriculture California Sculpturecontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Artists Michael Schnorr, Jauan Lagua, And David Avalos Working On Their Projects
title California Murals Off The Wall: Artists Michael Schnorr, Jauan Lagua, And David Avalos Working On Their Projectsdescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Michael Schnorr attaching curtain shaped canvas to main canvas, Juan Laguna painting, and David Avalos building frame for his project. Isaac Artenstein directing.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Hacienda
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Haciendadescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail focuses on a hacienda, typical of New Spain. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Weddings Narrative Art Courtyards Symbolism California Fountainscontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Dreams Of Flight
title Estrada Courts: Dreams Of Flightdescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. In this mural, Botello's first solo mural, the artist reveals some of his childhood fantasies about flying. Paintingsartist/creator Botello, Davidsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Flight Boys History Dreams Eagles Low-Income Housing Animals, Mythical Fantasy Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos working on La Placa, which is part of his overall project titled Loteria Chicana. Victor Ochoa's Busting Luz is in the background. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos wearing his Dia de los Muertos mask. In the background are works by Manuel Montoya and Victor Ochoa. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographssubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworkerdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Contains a quote from Emiliano Zapata; translation: The land belongs to him who works it with his own hands. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingssubject Death Hair Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Workers History Strikes Parks Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere