Join the Unveiling of Largest Michael Jackson Mural in US

The World Famous Pico Union Graff Lab (www.thegrafflab.com)home to the best legal graffiti in the world is proud to announce the unveiling of the Michael Jackson Mural "MJ2010" set for completion on day before Michael Jackson´s birthday Saturday, August 28, 2010, by artist Rudy "Rude" Martinez. The mural tribute to the late Michael Jackson will measure 30´ by 100´. Come to this historic free event and see the Graff Lab as featured on NBC, and site of some well known hip hop artists' music videos. Please come join us at the historic event. It's FREE!

The mural will be painted on the west wall of The Graff Lab headquarters which is a quarter of a mile west of the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles, CA. Artist Rudy Rude was inspired to paint the Michael Jackson mural after his tragic death which took place last year in his home in Holmby Hills, CA. The public debut of the mural "MJ2010" will be accompanied by a meet and greet of artist Rudy Rude Martinez and Rick Guerrero, Founder of the Pico Union Graff Lab alongside young musical entertainers inspired by the music and performances of Michael Jackson. Please join us and see for yourself the birth of a true L.A. Landmark..."The world has lost a musical genius but has given birth to a legend"-Rudy Rude Martinez.

Rudy Rude is no stranger when it comes to painting Hollywood stars! His most recent painting is a portrait of Tori Spelling. The painting was presented to both Tori Spelling and Dean Mc Dermott last month during a visit to the artist studio. To view more of Rudy Rude Martinez works of art, please visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

The Graff Lab is a cultural art center that offers innovative approaches towards creating, exploring, and preserving the best legal aerosol art the City of Los Angeles California has to offer. In addition to providing an outlet for the exploration of aerosol art we exhibit contemporary art exhibitions and urban musical performances as well as studio art classes and a variety of educational outreach programs to schools and throughout the community.

WhAT:

Meet and Greet artist Rudy Rude Martinez

Michael Jackson: Mural MJ2010

Performances: Dancing and music inspired by Michael Jackson

Some "Thrilling" Zombie dancers might be haunting

Including dancing by kids of Pico-Union and Thrill the World LA

Photo shows nearly completed Michael Jackson mural

By Artist: Rudy Rude Martinez

EVENT: FREE

WHEN:

Saturday August 28, 2010 from 1pm-5pm

Performances: Start at 1pm sharp

WHERE:

The Graff Lab

1038 West Venice Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90015

(213) 747 – 2790 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (213) 747 – 2790      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

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