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L.A.’s Orange Line, Now With More Color

Los Angeles has long been a city known for its support of the arts.  L.A. is ever adding to the beautiful and modern art in our outdoor environment and the public spaces we frequent everyday.  L.A. City Metro has long incorporated art into their public transit spaces and now is adding more spaces to that list, Orange Line stations.  The art installments are reflective of the historical and cultural influence unique to each location.

Read the L.A.Weekly article by Alyssa Walker Here: http://blogs.laweekly.com/arts/2012/11/orange_line_artists_metro_exhi.php

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Photo courtesy of L.A. Metro


Local Artists Boost Community Mural Art in Los Angeles!

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Photo by City Project CA

Los Angeles is experiencing the Come Back of Community Murals! Local LA Artists are decking out city walls in colorful inspirational images connected to our neighborhoods. Vibrant stories of the cities progression and the faces of those who have inspired these wonderful changes. These huge pieces of art are publically displayed on the sides of buildings both residential and commercial, gaining respect and local recognition in Los Angeles’s thriving Community

Murals symbolize the history and the people who have sculpted the community. These bold images without words give a sense of pride and local knowledge. Images of achievement and action, ranging from success stories to politics, adding an extra flare to the neighborhoods aesthetics. This fresh public art, full of meaning and community spirit decorates walls found in many areas of Los Angeles, a widespread sweep of community and Pride. Let’s take a moment to appreciate these beautiful Images of inspiration and togetherness made in Los Angeles!