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The Watts Towers Arts Center
The Watts Towers Arts Center was born out of the resilience of 1960s Black L.A.
The Watts Towers Arts Center was founded by artists and educators in the 1960s and has been a beacon of art and culture in the community for decades. This episode features the work of artists including Noah Purifoy, John Outterbridge, Betye Saar, Charles White and Mark Steven Greenfield.
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Due to its unconventional construction, new scientific methods are being used to repair and stabilize the Watts Towers.
Today, a cadre of local activists and artists in Watts are using storytelling and human relationships to promote change, justice, equality and communal values.
From performing with an ensemble to working at the Smithsonian to mentoring Watts youth (including a young Nipsey Hussle), WTAC's advocate has done it all and keeps fighting for her adopted neighborhood.
In the late 1950s, the city of Los Angeles issued a condemnation order for the towers. Today, they're celebrated as a landmark work of art.
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The Formation of Watts Towers Arts Center (Clip)
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Addressing Larger Issues Through Art (Clip)
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What Do Artists Owe Their Communities? (Clip)
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