The files represent Ms. Dunitz' personal collection of materials collected over the years of her involvement in documenting and preserving Los Angeles murals. They are available for consultation in the Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library, University of Southern California. For an appointment, contact the Library at (213) 740-1956. The images are accessible for fair use. However, muralists retain all rights to their work, and Robin Dunitz retains copyright for the images. Any requests for permission to reproduce the images must be directed to: Robin Dunitz, 503-764-9897, rjdunitz@comcast.net USC Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library Watt Hall 4d, USC, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0294 afa@usc.edu
Description
El Nuevo fuego (The New fire), 1985, Victor Clothing Company, exterior facing northeast, 240 South Broadway (between 2nd and 3rd Streets). Both the pageantry of the ancient Mexican torch-lighting ceremonies (which took place in 52-year intervals) and the two 20th century Olympic Games held in Los Angeles (1932 and 1984 -- also a 52-year gap) are portrayed. The most prominent portraits are those of local 1984 Olympic gold medal-winning athletes Paul Gonzalez (boxing) and Valerie Briscoe-Hooks (track). Also included are Greg Louganis (diving), Ernesto Canto (50 km walk), and Pierre Vignon (pole vault). East Los Streetscapers. Designed by Wayne Healy, David Botello, George Yepes. Assisted by Rudy Calderon, Bob Grigas, David Morin, Paul Botello. Acrylic on masonry, 80' x 85'. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 46, #69.
Type
image
Format
1 slide : col. 2 x 2 in. color slides slides (photographs)
Gonzalez, Paul Briscoe-Hooks, Valerie Louganis, Greg Canto, Ernesto Vignon, Pierre Street art Mural painting and decoration Olympic athletes Olympic Games Victor Clothing Company
Time Period
1984
Place
240 South Broadway 34.052091,-118.269196 California Los Angeles USA Victor Clothing Company
Source
University of Southern California [Contributing entity] dunitz-0016 [Identifying number]
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