By Lauren Walser Saving Places Josephine Talamantez remembers the day she and many of her neighbors in San Diego’s Barrio Logan neighborhood were nearly arrested: April 22, 1970, the official launching of Earth Day as a national holiday. “And…
By Katharine Keane Saving Places When I Google “Edificio Jose Marti,” the all-knowing search engine generates few links related to the building I am researching: a building database with little more than the address listed, a 2008 “Miami New…
By Katharine Keane Saving Places When I Google “Edificio Jose Marti,” the all-knowing search engine generates few links related to the building I am researching: a building database with little more than the address listed, a 2008 “Miami…
LatinaLista — Campaign: Mission District Alley Mural by Jet Martinez Ames Alley is an underused alley in the Mission District of SF. In an effort to transform Ames Alley into a more vibrant public space, locals are working with the Green Alleys…
By Melissa Vasquez LatinaLista If it weren’t for the insistence of Ramiro Peña’s wife that he go back to school, he would not have earned a bachelor’s degree, and he probably would not be working toward his Master…
By Laura Waxmann Mission Local As local musicians, poets, housing advocates and community members joined forces in commemorating one of the Mission District’s most beloved voices this Saturday, Carlos “Kookie” Gonzalez stood among his peers before a colorful…
By Pablo J. Sáinz La Prensa San Diego After almost a quarter of a century teaching art in formal educational institutions, Chicano Park muralist Victor Ochoa retired from traditional classrooms last week, when MAAC Community Charter School ended its…
LatinaLista — HIPGive Crowdfunding Campaign: Honoring Our Past, Envisioning Our Future A community mural in a neighborhood in Philadelphia created with renowned artist Cesar Viveros in collaboration with Mural Arts Program. The mural will approach topics such as immigration,…
By Thiago Borges Infosurhoy.com SÃO PAULO, Brazil – An open-air art gallery is taking shape near Arena Corinthians, which will host six World Cup matches, including the opening match between Brazil and Croatia on June 12. The mural, known…
LatinaLista — Though the trial of George Zimmerman is over, the case of Trayvon Martin remains alive and well and continues to force the discussion about the existence of racism in this country — the 21st Century version of…
The Venture In December 2011 award winning Katy ISD art teacher, Anthony Escamilla, posted a picture of an empty woodframe on his Facebook page with the caption “Future Houston Texans Mural”. The posting kicked off what would become a…
By Eva Gonzalez La Prensa de San Antonio Cesar Millan, also known as the Dog Whisperer is famous for his television series and abilities as a dog trainer. This past week he was presented with the Alcalde Award by…
La Prensa San Diego The loss is still painful and brings tears to the eyes of his friends but no matter how much times passes, Jose Luis Rodriguez will always be remembered at the Lincoln Acres Library in National…
By Juan Miret LatinaLista A mural that is the only work of art by a Hispanic artist in the Oklahoma State Capitol brought some controversy three years ago. The work titled ´Beyond the Centennial´ was presented on May 10,…
By Alberto Suris Rumbo News HAVERHILL, MA — A mural, depicting who’s who in Haverhill was unveiled on August 2, 2012 following a reception at Maria’s Restaurant sponsored by Team Haverhill. Team Haverhill used the side of a building…
