COURTHOUSE MURALS PANEL

Written By Walton Chiu

COURTHOUSE MURALS PANEL: MONICA ZAVALA & SAINT

Join us as we continue our yearlong celebration of skateboarding and activism at WLA CIVIC PLAZA aka Courthouse.

Artists Monica Zavala [Tongva] and Saint will discuss the themes behind the 2026 murals, their creative practices, the history of the site, and the legacy of skate culture at Courthouse.

With a late appearance by architect Christopher James Alexander who did pioneering architectural work at Courthouse in the 2000 era.

Disclaimer: This video contains swearing and strong language.

Special acknowledgement:
Professor Chris Giamarino, PhD
The Courthouse crew
Skate Park Project
Converse
It Gets Better
CD11 and LA County.

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Walton Chiu
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