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Pasadena, CA

Pasadena's mural scene is shaped by its position as both an arts institution city and a Latino cultural hub — Old Pasadena's historic commercial district hosts carefully curated public commissions while the Playhouse District and surrounding neighborhoods contain vibrant community murals celebrating Mexican American heritage and the city's Rose Parade legacy. The nearby CalArts pipeline has long fed fresh talent into Pasadena's public art programs.

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All Murals Newest Top Verified Old Pasadena Playhouse District
"Rose Parade Century"
Carlos Callejo
Old Pasadena, Colorado Blvd · Added Jan 1, 2021
"Arroyo Seco"
Judith Baca
Playhouse District, E Colorado Blvd · Added Jul 14, 2020
"Old Town Portraits"
Carlos Callejo
Old Pasadena, Fair Oaks Ave · Added Mar 8, 2022

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Carlos Callejo

Chicano muralist · Pasadena

Pasadena-based Chicano muralist whose work celebrates the Mexican American community that has called the city home for generations. His Colorado Boulevard mural is one of the most prominent public artworks on the Rose Parade route.

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Judith Baca

Chicana muralist & activist · Los Angeles

One of the most celebrated public artists in American history, Judith Baca's Great Wall of LA is a monumental Chicano narrative. Her Arroyo Seco commission for Pasadena's Playhouse District connects the city's natural landmark to its multicultural history.