Judith Baca

Judith Baca is a prominent American artist and community activist known for creating large-scale murals that highlight social issues and cultural identity. She founded the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) in Los Angeles, which promotes public art as a tool for community engagement and social change. Baca's work often involves collaborating with local communities, especially marginalized groups, to tell their stories through visual art. Her murals serve as powerful visual histories, fostering dialogue, understanding, and empowerment. Recognized internationally, she has significantly contributed to redefining public art as a means of social expression and community development.