iSchool Capstone

Digitizing L.A. Street Art

Project tags:

archives & special collections

content & digital asset management

social media

Project poster

The city of Los Angeles consists of a diverse population sprawled over 500sq. miles. One unifying theme throughout the city is its love of artwork; street art has taken over the city, giving each borough its own culture and attitude. Street art defines the attitude of the citizens and presents a message, unlike graffiti, which is used to promote hate and fear. Many have tried to document the art throughout the city, but almost none have been trusted within the communities. Along with the Los Angeles Public Library, I have worked to begin a digital collection available to the public.

Project participants:

Carolina Contreras

MLIS Online

Video Link :

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