Photographs from Seeing Los Angeles: Exploring the InVisible City

In the vast geography of Southern California, communities and histories disappear between freeway exits. Offering new ways of looking at a city that few residents ever experience in its entirety, the Visions and Voices event included a panel discussion with playwright, producer, and director Theresa Chavez, USC professor of American studies and ethnicity George Sanchez, and writer and Lakewood city official D.J. Waldie. Photographer Aaron Paley moderated.

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Moderator Aaron Paley listens while USC American studies and ethnicity professor George Sanchez speaks at the March 30 panel discussion.

 

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Theresa Chavez and D.J. Waldie at the Visions and Voices event

 

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The audience listens to the panelists share hidden aspects of the L.A. experience.