Great LA Women Artists, Part One: Judy Baca

My deep dive into Judy Baca, a renowned artist from LA, includes a visit to her masterpiece, the Great Wall of Los Angeles, and news about new murals that will be created at LACMA starting this month.

The Great Wall of Los Angeles

I’m embarking on a series about women artists who have practiced in Los Angeles and have had significant impact on our culture. First up is Judy Baca, a Chicana artist who has been creating public art for over four decades. At 77, her considerable career is now receiving long overdue attention. Born in Watts, Baca is a muralist and community activist who is Professor Emeritus at UCLA, a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, the 2021 Medal of the Arts, and a United States Artist Rockefeller Fellowship. She is being celebrated by LA’s art institutions and has received a grant to extend The Great Wall of Los Angeles up to the present day. Read on to be in the know about a woman who has been called “one of our great feminist artists.” **

Judy Baca