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Writing on the Wall
Departures' coverage on murals and street art in Los Angeles began during a critical moment of the city's public art legacy; in its own way it's part of KCET's tradition of documenting the indigenous art movement since its beginnings. In this column Ed Fuentes surveys murals and street art as public art and policy, and on occasion, provide a platform for guest commentators.
Passage of Mural Ordinance Marks a New Era

Passage of Mural Ordinance Marks a New Era

Mural Ordinance Passes. Now What?

Mural Ordinance Passes. Now What?

Monthly Mural Wrap: A Dozen Tags for August, 2013

Monthly Mural Wrap: A Dozen Tags for August, 2013

Mural Ordinance Passes, But Remains in Policy Purgatory

Mural Ordinance Passes, But Remains in Policy Purgatory

California Scenario: Isamu Noguchi's Hidden Public Sculpture Garden in Orange County

California Scenario: Isamu Noguchi's Hidden Public Sculpture Garden in Orange County

Mural Ordinance Vote Delayed, New Works Pop Up Regardless

Mural Ordinance Vote Delayed, New Works Pop Up Regardless

A Warning that the Mural Ordinance May Not Be Enough

A Warning that the Mural Ordinance May Not Be Enough

'Bomb It 2': Globetrotting Through the World of Street Art

'Bomb It 2': Globetrotting Through the World of Street Art

Well, Maybe This is a Crime

Well, Maybe This is a Crime

Monthly Mural Wrap: A Dozen Tags for July, 2013

Monthly Mural Wrap: A Dozen Tags for July, 2013

Mural Ordinance Moves Forward, Will Reach City Council August 20

Mural Ordinance Moves Forward, Will Reach City Council August 20

Street Art Writes New Rules on Urban Linguistics

Street Art Writes New Rules on Urban Linguistics

Next Up: 'Galileo, Jupiter, Apollo' Mural to be Restored

Next Up: 'Galileo, Jupiter, Apollo' Mural to be Restored

Images that 'Bookmark' a Neighborhood

Images that 'Bookmark' a Neighborhood

Monthly Mural Wrap: A Dozen Tags for June, 2013

Monthly Mural Wrap: A Dozen Tags for June, 2013

Happy Birthday Millard Sheets: Top Ten Public Art Projects to See in Person

Happy Birthday Millard Sheets: Top Ten Public Art Projects to See in Person

A Quick Tour of Downtown Public Art

A Quick Tour of Downtown Public Art

Mural Ordinance Scheduled for City Council? Not Yet

Mural Ordinance Scheduled for City Council? Not Yet

Metro's Summer Public Art Tour Connects Rail, Artists, and Communities

Metro's Summer Public Art Tour Connects Rail, Artists, and Communities

El Pachuco and the Art of 'Zoot Suit'

El Pachuco and the Art of 'Zoot Suit'

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