Los Angeles murals

A mural covers the side of a building near 3rd Street and Traction Avenue. Many murals have been painted over in recent years, angering artists who say the law is unfair.  (Allen J. Schaben /Los Angeles Times)

Patrick Johnson works on a mural titled “Elixir” at the Liquor Bank. at Crenshaw Boulevard and Stocker Street.  (Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times)

Ivan Salinas paints over his artwork in Valley Village after Barbara Black, who commissioned the work, was fined and threatened with further punishment.


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Shepard Fairey’s “Peace Goddess” covers a wall near 3rd and Hewitt streets.


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A mural on a building near Fairfax and Rosewood Avenues.  (Allen J. Schaben /Los Angeles Times)