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Cultural Asset Mapping - Public Art Data Archive 

Public Art in Public Places produces one of the largest archives of official data on permanent public art.  It encompasses more than 250 cities and communities throughout Los Angeles, Southern California and Hawaii, and contains visual, descriptive, technical, and historic data on more than 3,000 public sculptures, murals, statues and station art, as well as public monuments, landmarks and memorials.   Online access to the archive is free and open to the public. 


Cultural Asset Mapping - Google Maps

Public Art in Public Places is a primary data contributor and verifier for Google Maps public art features as "cultural landmarks."  As a pioneering contributor since 2008, Public Art in Public Places established the first Google Maps public art feature protocols.   

Google Maps public art features allow for transit navigation as well as the posting of public comments, reviews, and images.  

Cultural Asset Mapping  -  Google Arts & Culture

In partnership with  Google Cultural Institute, Public Art in Public Places contributes virtual public art exhibits that utilize Google Arts & Culture's* advanced digital image and technology platform.  See these exhibits here.  

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* Google Arts & Culture is an immersive way to experience art, history, culture and world wonders from over a thousand organizations worldwide. Google Arts & Culture was created by the Google Cultural Institute and is available for free for everyone on the web, on iOS and Android [read more here].

News and Editorial Features

Public Art in Public Places publishes articles and commentary for the Southern California and Hawaii regions and beyond, with special focus on recent public art installations, news and events.   

Public Art in Public Places also publishes annually the 10 Best Public Art in Los Angeles showcasing the most visited public artworks in the Los Angeles area.