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125, Paseo De La Plaza, 90012, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, US Estados Unidos
contacts phone: +1 213-485-6855
website: www.getty.edu
larger map & directionsLatitude: 34.0576697, Longitude: -118.2380558
Michelle Lycett
::Wow the statement he was making when he painted that mural! Definitely view it from the secomd level.
yvette saavedra
::Angus Pham
::David Alfaro Siqueiros was an influential artist who grew up in Mexico and strove to impact lives through his art. Siqueiros became part of the Mexican Muralist Movement culture and his artwork showcased strong political ideas. In 1932, he was exiled from Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. While in Los Angeles, he was commissioned by F.K. Ferenz, the director of the Plaza Art Center during the 1930's, to paint América Tropical on Olvera Street at El Pueblo de Los Angeles; the birthplace of the city of L.A. Siqueiros decided to paint a mural that reflected the current political environment in Los Angeles at the time; The Great Depression Era. When the mural was finally revealed to the public, people were shocked and offended by the image of an indigenous man on the cross, in addition to an image of revolutionaries pointing their rifles at the eagle. By 1938, América Tropical was completely whitewashed, in an attempt to cover up his work from further viewings. After decades of neglect, renewed interest in the historic value of his mural developed, which led to its preservation from conservationists. In 1988, The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) entered into a partnership with the City of Los Angeles to protect and provide historical value and interpretation of this mural. "América Tropical" has now since been made accessible to the public once again so that Siqueiros' legacy can live on.
Ramos crafts
::I really enjoyed viewing Siquieros Original Mural. It really is empowering and inspirational. It is hidden.
Erik Nye
::A high-tech awning preserves a Siqueiros mural that was tragically whitewashed back in the day. The ghostly remains are worth a peek if you're in the area.