Located at LA Plaza’s Historic Paseo Walkway, “Transportapueblos: Companion of Migrants” is a public art sculpture In recognition of the many difficulties faced by people who journey from their homes hoping to find a better life in the United States. It was created by Mexican artist Alfredo “LIBRE” Gutierrez.
A partnership project of the Museum of Social Justice and NOW Art LA.
More info at LA Plaza’s Facebook page.
View the Plática, which took place at LA Plaza on February 25, 2019, with LIBRE and others here:
Plática: The Making of Transportapueblos: Companion of the Immigrants. With Panelists: artist LIBRE; Carmen Zella, principal, Now Art; Rachel Odio, Staff Attorney, Immigrants' Rights Project of Public Counsel; and Rev. Toña Rios, Pastor of Baldwin Park United Methodist Church. Moderated by Jennifer Gutierrez, executive director, Museum of Social Justice.
Posted by LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes on Tuesday, February 25, 2020