A ceramic tile mural that formerly occupied the exterior of the defunct Ahmanson building in Los Angeles, CA is available to a non-profit organization that can care for this large-scale work. The mural is currently stored in 10 plywood crates.  The mural is free, and the interested organization will need to pay for transport and possible re-crating if it must travel long-distance. 

The mural, called The History of Mexico and Mankind, was colorfully designed by Raul S. Esparza of Torreon, Mexico for the California Museum of Science  & Industry in recognition of the long standing friendship between Mexico and the United States.  The artist had a studio and kiln built at the museum during his residency.  It was completed in 1975.

The mural measures 24' x 60' when installed.  It weighs approximately 5,000 lbs.  It consists of eight sections depicting aspects of Aztec and Mayan cultures.  The mural includes images and ideas such as the concept of mathematics, calendar, pre-Hispanic culture, and the political history of conquest and independence.

We need to find a home fast as we plan to move our permanent collection by the end of the summer!

Please call or email me for more information!  Photographs and installation plans available.

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Ellen Kwan Lewis                               
Special Exhibitions Coordinator
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER
700 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA  90037
213-744-7421                                   
213-744-7579 [fax]                             
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