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Judith F. Baca: Great Wall of Los Angeles: The 1970s- A Decade of Defiance and Dreams

Jeffrey Deitch, Orange Drive Los Angeles · Hollywood
Exhibition on view: Feb 21, 2026 - Apr 4, 2026

This exhibition presents the latest completed segment of The Great Wall of Los Angeles, produced by SPARC under the artistic direction of Judith F. Baca. Focusing on movements of resistance and social change in the United States, the mural traces histories of Indigenous activism, prison abolition, antiwar protest, student uprisings, and cultural response. Created through a collaborative, mobile production process, the work positions art as a vehicle for testimony and collective memory.

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  • Judith F. Baca
On View
Feb 21, 2026 - Apr 4, 2026
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Painting
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Judith F. Baca

Judith F. Baca, born 1946, is an American muralist, artist, and activist known for large-scale public works that center marginalized histories. She founded the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) in Los Angeles and directed The Great Wall of Los Angeles, one of the world’s longest murals. Her work explores Chicano identity, social justice, and community empowerment, earning her national recognition as a pioneer of socially engaged art.
Judith F. Baca