John ritter hollywood highschool mural by eloy torrez eloy, fine. This is where cher, sarah jessica parker, judy garland, carol burnett, john ritter, and so many others went to high school. Highland avenue, at the corner of highland and hawthorne. Dec 11, 2018 a mural by artist beau stanton is seen at the rfk community schools complex in koreatown in an undated photo.
I have passed by, walked by this high school for decades. Walter thompsonthe guardian but the great depression was so visceral a challenge that. May 25, 2012 john ritter hollywood highschool mural by eloy torrez. Dec 11, 2018 a mural at a koreatown school pays homage to classic hollywood. Hollywood high school school murals art club california painting ideas paint painting art draw. Hollywood high school wikimili, the free encyclopedia wiki. Eloy torrez painted a mural of famous entertainers called portrait of hollywood across the east wall of the school s auditorium. Please complete the following information survey to receive information about your graduation photograph at the hollywood bowl. Free of charge, some of the biggest names in the industry danced, poured coffee, chatted, told jokesand did their best to give the fighting forces a proper send off. Some actors depicted are judy garland and john ritter. See more ideas about school murals, school hallways and school. Aug 07, 2018 hollywood high school auditorium mural by eloy torrez, provides a cultually diverse depiction of hollywood celebrities, some of whom are hollywood high school alumni. Actor danny glover opposes washington high mural removal. James francos high school painted over his campus mural.
The hollywood high school mural, made by eloy torrez in 2002. In 2002, artist eloy torrez painted a mural of famous entertainers, titled portrait of hollywood, across the entire east wall of the school s auditorium. Joel blenz, a new yorkbased artist with family ties in florida, was chosen to give life to an otherwise bland blue wall of an american legion post 92 building at 211 n. Hollywood american legion building flag mural south florida. The store offers a vintage look back at the years past at hollywood high school. Hollywood high school, highland avenue side this is an updated picture of the mural that now is all but complete. In 2002, artist eloy torrez painted a mural of famous entertainers, titled portrait of hollywood, across the entire east wall of the schools auditorium. Mural paying homage to classic hollywood to be painted. Grant high murals become controversial, face uncertain future. I took this on january 26th, 2003 from across the street in front of a busy restaurant. A mural with a back story comes to a west hollywood public. The hollywood reporter disclosed on thursday that a mural painted by james franco for the high school he attended has been effaced amid growing criticism over sexual misconduct allegations against.
Actor danny glover, a san francisco washington high graduate, on monday compared plans to paint over controversial mural at the school to a book burning. John ritter tribute mural dedication ceremony at hollywood high. Hollywood high school auditorium mural by eloy torrez, provides a cultually diverse depiction of hollywood celebrities, some of whom are hollywood high. Hollywood high school wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. James francos high school mural taken down amid sexual. Other hollywood themed murals the hollywood high mural 1521 highland avenue, hollywood, ca.
Hollywood high school mural school murals, hollywood high. The famous faces include judy garland, rudolph valentino, lana turner, ricky nelson, mario cantinflas. Its a large high school with multi entrances and exits. Hollywood high school, hollywood, california hollywood hig.
School to cover up george washington mural that depicts. Mural created by james franco for the high school he attended. Hollywood high school mural 521 n highland ave its about a tenminute walk to your next stop, where youll find a mural painted on the side of the hollywood high school auditorium which is well worth seeing. In the wake of allegations from five women of sexual improprieties by james franco, the actors alma mater, palo alto high school, has whitewashed a mural he created at its student center. Hollywood museum former max factor building the hollywood palace. Aug 12, 2019 actor danny glover, a san francisco washington high graduate, on monday compared plans to paint over controversial mural at the school to a book burning. Hollywood high school has a storied history with dozens of celebrity graduates, many of whom have been famously depicted in a mural on the. A mural by artist beau stanton is seen at the rfk community schools complex in koreatown in an undated photo. To do this, we will provide every student with rigorous, interdisciplinary instruction aligned to academic standards, infusing technology and realworld experience in all content areas. Grant high murals become controversial, face uncertain. Eloy torrez painted a mural of famous entertainers called portrait of hollywood across the east wall of the schools auditorium. It is the alma mater of more than 500 notable celebrities, including sarah jessica parker, carole burnett and lawrence fishburne.
The mural projects goal is to curate contemporary outdoor murals at key locations in downtown hollywood in an effort to enhance and enrich the. Mural of famous entertainers at hollywood high school, left side. Other murals around hollywood include the hollywood high mural, the delores del rio mural, multiple legends of hollywood murals, the spirits of the west mural, as well as murals of edward james olmos, nat king cole, ella fitzgerald, billie holliday, miles david, tito. Torrezs mural was painted to showcase the ethnic diversity in actors and entertainers.
Take a spin through tinsel town on my site and see both old and new photos of the city that movies helped build. Feb 01, 2018 the palo alto high school student center is no longer sporting the blackandwhite brushwork of james franco. Downtown hollywood mural project hollywood, fl official. The downtown hollywood mural projects goal is to curate contemporary outdoor murals at key locations in downtown hollywood in an effort to enhance and enrich the existing cultural fabric of our community, thereby attracting more art related activities, businesses and events.
After the untimely passing of john later that year just days before the 2003 hhs centennial celebration at the universal studios hilton hotel, where john was scheduled to appear, jimmy helped organize funding to reengage eloy to add johns likeness to the hhs auditorium mural. Hollywood high school celebrates diversity with new mural. We strive to challenge every student to think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively to foster social justice. A mural at a koreatown school pays homage to classic hollywood.
A large mural on the west side of hollywood high school declares that the school is sheik territory, a team nickname which is a notsosubtle reference to silent film superstar rudolph valentino who starred in the sheik. The hollywood high mural 1521 highland avenue, hollywood, ca. Hollywood high school auditorium mural project location. A photo of the shieks mural at hollywood high school, in. The hhs auditorium mural hollywood high school alumni. A photo of the shieks mural at hollywood high school, in hollywood, california alma mater to countless movie stars. Popular with both visitors and locals, universal citywalk is a busy area located between the parking areas and. John ritter photo added to mural hollywood reporter. His last mural, is the addition to portrait of hollywood2003, the john ritter tribute mural on hawthorn and highland ave, on the exterior wall of the hollywood high school auditorium. Hollywood high school welcomes all students and families to the fall 2019 semester on tuesday, august 20th, 2019. Hollywood high school alumni association achieve the.
Hollywood high school, hollywood, california hollywood. Eloy torrez painted a mural of famous entertainers, titled portrait of hollywood, across the entire east wall of the schools auditorium. The mural is located four blocks west of vine and six blocks east of highland. Torrez has exhibited his studio work internationally since 1978. Hollywood high school mural school murals, hollywood. Hollywood high school auditorium mural by eloy torrez, provides a cultually diverse depiction of hollywood celebrities, some of whom are. Hollywood high school celebrates diversity with new mural led. Mural paying homage to classic hollywood to be painted over after protests from korean groups who find it offensive a mural by artist beau stanton is seen at the rfk community schools complex in. Cher, carol burnett, john ritter, judy garland, mickey rooney, lana turner. The world famous hollywood high school serves 9th12th grade students.
All proceeds go to achieve the honorable scholarships. After the death of john ritter on september 11, 2003, it was announced that a 50foot 15 m portrait of ritter would be added to the torrez mural. Hollywood american legion building flag mural south. Built in 1908, hollywood high school is located just south of hollywood boulevard, at the corner of highland avenue and sunset boulevard. The school was a filming location for 2001s made, 2007s nancy drew and the video game tony hawks american wasteland. A 50foot portrait of the late actor john ritter will be dedicated as part of the existing hollywood high school portrait of hollywood mural at 9 a. A large mural overlooking the athletic field at hollywood high declares that the school is the sheik territory, a team nickname thats a notsosubtle reference to silent film star rudolph valentino. In september 1903, a tworoom school was opened on the second floor of an empty storeroom at the masonic temple on highland avenue, north of hollywood. A mural with a back story comes to a west hollywood public school. The mural is titled portrait of hollywood and it depicts a diversity of popular entertainers.
A large mural on the west side of hollywood high school declares that the school is sheik territory, a team nickname which is a notsosubtle reference to silent film superstar rudolph valentino. The mural at george washington high school is the latest in a wave of public art and namesakes in california that have come under public scrutiny and have been either changed or removed. Dec 11, 2018 mural paying homage to classic hollywood to be painted over after protests from korean groups who find it offensive a mural by artist beau stanton is seen at the rfk community schools complex in. Hollywood high school past and present attendees famous. From left to right, the entertainers displayed are dorothy dandridge, dolores del rio, brandy norwood, selena, lana turner, laurence fishburne, cantinflas, carol burnett, cher, ricky. The palo alto high school student center is no longer sporting the blackandwhite brushwork of james franco.
A large mural on the west side of hollywood high school declares that the school is sheik territory, a team nickname which is a notsosubtle reference to. School mural, camp fundraisers, ajcla hire jewish journal. Apr 16, 2020 joel blenz, a new yorkbased artist with family ties in florida, was chosen to give life to an otherwise bland blue wall of an american legion post 92 building at 211 n. The palo alto high school student center is no longer sporting the blackandwhite brushwork of james franco a mural created by the disaster artist filmmaker was painted over at his alma mater. Mural created by james franco for the high school he. The hhsaa website is a free site available to all alums who attended hollywood high school. In 2002 artist eloy torrez painted the mural portrait of hollywood on an eastfacing wall of the auditorium of hollywood high school.
Framing the exterior of the hollywood high school auditorium is a largescale mural 27 wide x 72 high acrylic paint mural. Hollywood highs newest work of art park labrea news beverly. A 50foot portrait of the late actor john ritter will be dedicated as part of the existing hollywood high school portrait of hollywood mural at 9. The downtown hollywood mural project is a collection of curated outdoor murals by both local, national and internationally recognized artists presented by the hollywood community redevelopment agency.
Citywalk universal studios hollywood been here like a few times i believe and its amazing. In california, the hollywood canteen founded by bette davis and john garfield, among others, sometimes entertained as many as 10,000 guests a night. All but four of the entertainers, cantinflas, lee, selena and valentino, were students at hollywood high school. Nov 24, 2017 current and former west hollywood city officials attended the unveiling of the school mural and cheered warmly as actress gwyneth paltrow, an arts club member and shareholder, pulled the cord for.
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