Though it's all over the web already, the L.A. Times yesterday revealed the loss of Kent Twitchell's "Ruscha" mural. I've been saying for a while now our murals need more attention - who knew that it was more than just those on the freeway. Actually, in the past year, two of Twitchell's many famous murals have been moved from the 10 and the 110 to the 5 and the 101, respectively. This loss to a paint-over, though, is not the first for Kent, but it shouldn't have happened. One before, a Twitchell mural was covered over without notification: the painting over of the Freeway Lady was. Thankfully, there are plans for the Freeway Lady to be recreated in Sherman Oaks via VIVA.
But what irks me is the remark by Arts blogger Caryn Coleman that Los Angeles doesn't appreciate the art of murals, Twitchell, and the man that is Ed Ruscha. Come on, don't try to deride L.A. for the actions of rogue mural destroyers. I know Culver City has a great arts scene, but the insinuation that Downtown LA isn't appreciative enough to receive the renewed mural is somewhat hurtful to a City Nerd like me.
Image of Twitchell painting "Ed Ruscha" from www.kentsart.8m.com
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