Steward of the Diego Rivera Mural Says City College Should Be Doing More
CCSF’s prize mural won’t return to public view until at least 2028, leaving advocates worried about its care.
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La Doña Mural in the Mission Exemplifies Resilience of Latinx Community
A larger-than-life mural of native San Franciscan musician La Doña proudly displays the word “RESILIENT” on Casa Guadalupe supermarket at 26th and Mission. The mural has been a part of the Mission since June 2021. Local artists Agana, Vogue and Robz were asked to create the mural for a collaborative campaign with the S.F. Giants.
La Doña Mural in the Mission Exemplifies Resilience of Latinx Community
La Doña and her mural remind us now more than ever of the importance of staying true to our values. Amidst recent political attacks on vulnerable communities, La Doña’s intersectional activism shows the resilience of San Francisco, the Mission, and the Latinx community.
Interactive Online Art Tour Creates a Walkable Art Route Around CCSF Campuses
The Tour catalogs 45 works of art spread across five campuses, with 27 of these works residing on the Ocean campus. The Tour also indicates which works are in storage; a considerable amount due to construction underway. The mural, completed in 1940 but in storage after a stint at the SFMOMA, is planned to be displayed in the new Performing Arts Center.
Longtime City College-SFMOMA Collaboration Results in Student Mural on Frida Kahlo Way
Painting students at the time, Barbara Bolls-Guillory, Itzli Ceja and Xiaoyu Luo painted the Frida Kahlo panel together. The three benefitted from the workshop in a multitude of ways, from the community aspect to the technical skills learned.
Historic Mural to be Moved to Student Union Building
The historic City College Women’s Resource Center mural is being moved from Smith Hall to the Women’s Resource Center’s new location in the Student Union Building.
Committee Seeks New Design Team for The Diego Rivera Theater
Throughout the years, San Franciscans voted to fund a new Diego Rivera Theater through an $845 million state bond measure and the school received its complete funds in 2020. Many students, faculty, and staff have long awaited its completion.
City College’s First Latino President Carlos Ramirez Dies at 75
Former City College President Dr. Carlos Brazil Ramirez, passed away earlier this month at the age of 75. This article discusses both his challenges and successes, and former friends and colleagues recall the man himself.
Diego Rivera Mural Moving to SFMOMA
The “Pan American Unity” mural by Diego Rivera will be moved to SFMOMA for their new exhibition dedication to Rivera called “Diego Rivera’s America”. Rivera’s mural is remembered as a very historical piece of City College history.
Art Conservators Begin Preservation Work on Diego Rivera Mural
By Lisa Martin lisamartin.562@gmail.com A plywood partition divides the lobby of the Diego Rivera Theatre as art experts and…
Historic artworks are in plain sight
By Charlie Innis The Guardsman Students walk by historic artwork everyday on campus, but many may not realize it. Over…
Diego Rivera’s mural on display but out of view
By Peter Hernandez The Guardsman Getting a peek at one of the most important San Franciscan murals of…
Good times at the Mission Community Market on Bartlett St., San Francisco
A feature on the Mission Community Market of the MIssion District, San Francisco. The Guardsman Online checks out the food, the music, and the motivations behind the reopening of the market.