164:. This piece references historical moments and geographical places of Los Angeles. Originally set up in 2013, the permanent exhibition, "Altar to el Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles" (the Town of Our Lady the Queen of Angels), incorporates historical events, geographical locales, and a diverse array of Angeleno perspectives within the city. It also features representations of flowers and animals native to greater L.A., often symbolically depicted through miniature and meticulously hand-painted architectural replicas.
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