This memorial mural celebrates the medical success of AIDS research (painted during a frightening time in the gay communities) which has had widespread community support. Covered with graffiti and overpaint… Click on SHOW MORE
it is now being saved and restored. This video is a quick review of the restoration process. https://www.fineartconservationlab.com/murals/huge-hollywood-mural-monument-to-successful-aids-research-is-being-saved-and-restored/ : for more details in the blog post. As is often the case with contemporary murals and their living artists, repainting of badly damaged color fields is often an option and a viable choice.
The iconic, historic, monumental, 186 ft mural, Blue Moon Trilogy 1988 by artist Russell Charlton, is located in the 101 freeway underpass on Odin St. in front of the Hollywood Bowl. Restored by Fine Art Conservation Laboratories under contract with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. See link to blog post for several historical interviews with Russell Carlton, the artist.
Project organization and mural questions, call Scott M. Haskins 805 564 3438 faclartdoc@gmail.com
Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council http://www.hhwnc.org
Whitley Heights Civic Association- https://www.whitleyheights.org
For questions about varnishing murals and anti-graffiti protection layers, see this web page: https://www.fineartconservationlab.com/removing-graffiti-from-murals/
The original mural creations project was supported by The AIDS Project, American Protection Industries, California Community Foundation, Frederisk W. Field, James F. Foley, Hollywood Bowl Kaleidoscope Films, Tom Fontana, Susan J. Lewis, Richard MacNaughton, MTV Networks, Inc., Stewart A. Resnick, Samuel Jared Kushnick Foundation, Samuel P. Mandell Foundation, Lewis D. Seagler, Edward D. Edelman, Supervisor 3rd District, County of Los Angeles, Tom Bradley Mayor, Michael Woo, Councilman 13th District, City of Los Angeles, Hal and Fran Linden
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