Memories of the Past, Images of the Present (1978)
Emigdio Vasquez, Sr.
DESCRIPTION: approx. 12-foot high by 100-foot long acrylic paint mural
The City of Anaheim refers to this historic 1978 public artwork as an early Chicano mural, with plans for its restoration. Vasquez's mural presents a collage of scenes, images, and portraits, including the banner "Tierra y Libertad" ("Land and Liberty").
Museo lists other existing and missing murals by Emigdio Vasquez, Sr. (-2014), whose son Emigdio "Higgy" Vasquez, Jr. continues his father's mural tradition and is engaged with mural restoration efforts.
The City of Anaheim refers to this historic 1978 public artwork as an early Chicano mural, with plans for its restoration. Vasquez's mural presents a collage of scenes, images, and portraits, including the banner "Tierra y Libertad" ("Land and Liberty").
Museo lists other existing and missing murals by Emigdio Vasquez, Sr. (-2014), whose son Emigdio "Higgy" Vasquez, Jr. continues his father's mural tradition and is engaged with mural restoration efforts.
LOCATION: 329 S. Lemon Street, Anaheim, California, USA
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