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Finding Public Art Wherever You Are in Los Angeles

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For every east coaster who complains about how cultureless Los Angeles is, there's a local who knows about the awesome public art piece down the block. This is a creative city, and while we're known for our murals, there's a huge diversity of public art here--you'll find pieces made of neon, metal, LED lights, and even the Berlin Wall. And the best part is you'll find them almost everywhere. Here's Curbed LA's starter guide to some of the most notable work around the city, including icons, up and comers, and some we'll just politely call "interesting." The map is hardly exhaustive (and some pieces are only up temporarily, so hurry), but it should help you find a little art almost anywhere you go. Enjoy!

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"Almost Invisible Boxes" by Joshua Callaghan

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"America Tropical" by David Alfaro Siqueiros

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"Parking" by Banksy

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Elvis Presley, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Marilyn Monroe, Beatles by Hector Ponce

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Beehive by Eric Owen Moss

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"The Wall Project"

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Sidewalk terrazo by Arthur D. Pizzinat, Sr.

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"Blacklist" by Jenny Holzer

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"Motordom" by Keith Sonnier

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"Cradle" by Ball-Nogues

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"Drive By" by Electroland

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"Four Arches" by Alexander Calder

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"Luminous Sphere" by Piero Golia

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"Great Wall of Los Angeles" by Judith Baca

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Hollywood/Vine Red Line Station by Gilbert “Magu” Lujan

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"Invaded!" by Jason Torchinsky

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"Inverted Clocktower" by Tim Hawkinson

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"sixbeaststwomonkeys" by Peter Shelton

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LAX Pylons by Paul Tzanetopoulos

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"TEUCLA" by Richard Serra

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"Fork in the Road" by Ken Marshall

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"Urban Light" by Chris Burden

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Venice Art Walls by Anyone With a Permit

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Bevery/Vermont Red Line Station by George Stone

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Watts Towers by Simon Rodia

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"Almost Invisible Boxes" by Joshua Callaghan

"America Tropical" by David Alfaro Siqueiros

"Parking" by Banksy

Elvis Presley, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Marilyn Monroe, Beatles by Hector Ponce

Beehive by Eric Owen Moss

"The Wall Project"

Sidewalk terrazo by Arthur D. Pizzinat, Sr.

"Blacklist" by Jenny Holzer

"Motordom" by Keith Sonnier

"Cradle" by Ball-Nogues

"Drive By" by Electroland

"Four Arches" by Alexander Calder

"Luminous Sphere" by Piero Golia

"Great Wall of Los Angeles" by Judith Baca

Hollywood/Vine Red Line Station by Gilbert “Magu” Lujan

"Invaded!" by Jason Torchinsky

"Inverted Clocktower" by Tim Hawkinson

"sixbeaststwomonkeys" by Peter Shelton

LAX Pylons by Paul Tzanetopoulos

"TEUCLA" by Richard Serra

"Fork in the Road" by Ken Marshall

"Urban Light" by Chris Burden

Venice Art Walls by Anyone With a Permit

Bevery/Vermont Red Line Station by George Stone

Watts Towers by Simon Rodia