Fwd: Streets of East Los Angeles Art Installation

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>> Saturday, December 17, 2005 @ 7pm. - 10pm
>> Streets of East Los Angeles Exhibition
>> Opening Reception: Dec. 17, 2005 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
>> The streets of East Los Angeles have inspired generations of artists,
>> writers and urbanists, who have celebrated its geography,
>> architecture and
>> street life in paintings, photography and narratives. No other
>> Southland
>> region has spurred such creative activity!
>> Located across the Los Angeles River from downtown, East Los Angeles
>> has
>> been a haven for new immigrants as early as the late 1800s. Hailing
>> from
>> diverse countries and regions, the public culture generated among
>> these
>> neighbors has given rise to some of the most animated streets in the
>> city.
>> In the early 1970s, ASCO used the streets of ELA as a canvas for their
>> political work. For over 30 years, East Los Streetscapers has created
>> public murals that reflect the history and energy of the area. Today
>> the
>> Eastside streets serve as plazas or public space for residents. From
>> mobile street vendors, people waiting for the bus, joggers around
>> Evergreen Cemetery to the creation of nativities in front yards the
>> public
>> life is very strong.
>> This multi-media exhibition will feature the works of Paul Botello,
>> Diego
>> Cardoso, Gronk, and Ramon Ramirez. These artists have either lived,
>> or
>> worked in the area. Concurrently in the project room street vendor
>> research of Los Angeles Trade Technical College and Roosevelt High
>> School
>> will be on display.
>> Location:Gallery 727
>> 727 S. Spring Street #12
>> LA, CA. 90014
>>
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