New Artist Mural At Farmers Market Newsstand: L.A. Photos Of Week

Los Angeles CA

16 April, 2021

4:00 PM

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LOS ANGELES, CA — The Original Farmers Market and Newsstand in Los Angeles recently collaborated with the Los Angeles Times to commission local artist Mike Farrell to design and paint a mural on the historic newsstand's exterior wall, in addition to five banners from local artists meant to represent L.A.'s diversity. The artists were tasked to create works that captured their interpretations of Los Angeles, with the primary mural intended to serve as a photo opp at the historic Market at Third & Fairfax. The mural debut also coincided with the relaunch of L.A. Times' culture magazine, Image. MURAL ARTIST: Mike Farrell BANNER ARTISTS: James Haunt; Caitlin Kuhwald; Andrew Cooper; Wonder Crush; and Mister Sampson. About the Farmers Market Newsstand: In 1976, Paul Sobel, then 18, opened his shop at the Original Farmers Market, now a local destination for newspapers and magazines, plus including a walk-in cigar humidor and a U.S. post office. ----------- Have a share-worthy photo? Send yours to Patch, and your work could be featured. If you have a photo of nature, breathtaking scenery, kids being kids or a funny pet, we'd love to feature it on Patch. We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect life, the uniqueness and beauty of the Los Angeles County region. Send your photos to [email protected], and we'll post the feature on an occasional basis. Please include when and where the shot was taken and any other details of what was happening. ---------- CHECK OUT OTHER PHOTOS SUBMITTED FROM READERS: Pirates Descend On Wine CountryUh-Oh! Guess What Day It IsA Beautiful Day In The NeighborhoodGood Morning, From The DesertPlea To Save Trapped, Dying Tule Elk ---------- ALSO SEE FROM GREATER L.A.: Avocado's Time To Shine: New Recipes From CA Chef Brian MalarkeyWestside's Post & Beam Reopens With Southern FavesKnott's Berry Farm Announces 2021 Reopening DateGet Inked With A Farmer Boys Tattoo & Eat Free For A Year