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Cesar Chavez Great Wall Panel Faces Removal Over Abuse Allegations

4/24/2026

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Artists expanding the Great Wall of Los Angeles mural face pressure to remove the Cesar Chavez panel after abuse allegations.
Artist Judith F. Baca is adding a half-mile of new panels that depict Chavez.
The panels are painted in Baca’s Santa Monica studio and will be installed on the Tujunga Wash wall.
After the New York Times report, California cities and institutions removed Chavez’s name, statues, and artwork, reflecting a national reassessment.

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Artists expanding the Great Wall of Los Angeles mural face pressure to remove the Cesar Chavez panel after abuse allegations.
Artist Judith F. Baca is adding a half-mile of new panels that depict Chavez.
The panels are painted in Baca’s Santa Monica studio and will be installed on the Tujunga Wash wall.
After the New York Times report, California cities and institutions removed Chavez’s name, statues, and artwork, reflecting a national reassessment.