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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Finding Public Art Wherever You Are in Los Angeles
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1. "Almost Invisible Boxes" by Joshua Callaghan
2. "America Tropical" by David Alfaro Siqueiros
125 Paseo De La Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles, CA 90012
3. "Parking" by Banksy
908 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Los Angeles, CA 90015
4. Elvis Presley, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Marilyn Monroe, Beatles by Hector Ponce
5640 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Los Angeles, CA 90038
5. Beehive by Eric Owen Moss
8520 National Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Culver City, CA 90232
6. "The Wall Project"
5900 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Los Angeles, CA 90036
7. Sidewalk terrazo by Arthur D. Pizzinat, Sr.
648 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Los Angeles, CA 90014
8. "Blacklist" by Jenny Holzer
823 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Los Angeles, CA 90089
9. "Motordom" by Keith Sonnier
100 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles, CA 90012
10. "Cradle" by Ball-Nogues
395 Santa Monica Pl
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Santa Monica, CA 90401
11. "Drive By" by Electroland
5300 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
North Hollywood, CA 91601
12. "Four Arches" by Alexander Calder
333 S Hope St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Los Angeles, CA 90071
13. "Luminous Sphere" by Piero Golia
8300 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
West Hollywood, CA 90069
14. "Great Wall of Los Angeles" by Judith Baca
Burbank Blvd & Coldwater Canyon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 91401
Los Angeles, CA 91401
15. Hollywood/Vine Red Line Station by Gilbert “Magu†Lujan
Hollywood Blvd & Vine St
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Los Angeles, CA 90028
16. "Invaded!" by Jason Torchinsky
17. "Inverted Clocktower" by Tim Hawkinson
W 3rd St & S Hill St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Los Angeles, CA 90013
18. "sixbeaststwomonkeys" by Peter Shelton
100 W 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles, CA 90012
19. LAX Pylons by Paul Tzanetopoulos
1 World Way
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Los Angeles, CA 90045
20. "TEUCLA" by Richard Serra
405 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Los Angeles, CA 90095
21. "Fork in the Road" by Ken Marshall
S Pasadena Ave & S St John Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Pasadena, CA 91105
22. "Urban Light" by Chris Burden
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Los Angeles, CA 90036
23. Venice Art Walls by Anyone With a Permit
1800 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291
Venice, CA 90291
24. Bevery/Vermont Red Line Station by George Stone
Beverly Blvd & N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Los Angeles, CA 90004
25. Watts Towers by Simon Rodia
1727 E 107th St
Los Angeles, CA 90002
Los Angeles, CA 90002
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