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Art Activism and Gentrification in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles is a city of contradictions. It is a global center of art and culture, but it is also a city with a long history of displacement and gentrification. In recent years, these two forces have collided in a dramatic way, as artists and activists have used art to challenge displacement and promote social justice.

Taking Back the Boulevard: Art, Activism, and Gentrification in Los Angeles

by Jan Lin

4.5 out of 5

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Print length	:	261 pages

This book explores the complex relationship between art activism and gentrification in Los Angeles, examining how artists and activists have used art to:

Challenge displacement
Promote social justice
Create community

The book is divided into three sections. The first section provides a history of art activism in Los Angeles, from the early days of the Chicano movement to the present day. The second section examines specific case studies of art activism projects, such as the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center/Chicano Studies Institute Mural Project and the Skid Row Housing Trust Art Program. The third section explores the broader implications of art activism for gentrification and social justice in Los Angeles.

This book is a timely and important contribution to the field of urban studies. It provides a nuanced and in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between art activism and gentrification in Los Angeles. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the role of art in social change.

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Reviews

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the role of art in social change. It provides a nuanced and in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between art activism and gentrification in Los Angeles." - Artforum

"A timely and important contribution to the field of urban studies. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the role of art in social justice." - Journal of Urban Affairs

Taking Back the Boulevard: Art, Activism, and Gentrification in Los Angeles

by Jan Lin

4.5 out of 5