Judy Baca On Her Mural Uprising of the Mujeres

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Judith Baca is a painter, muralist, and scholar who works collaboratively within communities to create sites of public memory. Her public arts initiatives reflect the lives and concerns of populations that have been historically disenfranchised, including women, the working poor, youth, the elderly, LGBTQ+, and immigrant communities.
SAAM talks with the artist about her inspirations and the process of creating a portable mural
This post is an excerpt. Read the full interview on the Smithsonian American Art Museum website. Read more about Judy Baca.