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The Watts Towers, Towers of Simon Rodia, or Nuestro Pueblo [5] ("our town" in Spanish) are a collection of 17 interconnected sculptural towers, architectural structures, and individual sculptural features and mosaics within the site of the artist's original residential property in Watts, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Dec 24, 2021 · Dec. 24, 2021 5 AM PT. A hundred years ago, in what was then the semi-rural farming community of Watts, a 40ish-year-old Italian immigrant laborer named Sabato Rodia bought a little home on a...
Learn about the Watts Towers, a Los Angeles icon built by Simon Rodia from found objects, and the arts programs and events offered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Explore the galleries, take classes, and enjoy the festivals at this historic site.
Feb 15, 2023 · Learn about the history and significance of the Watts Towers, a stunning and improbable work of public art by Italian immigrant Simon Rodia. Explore the sculptures, the cultural legacy and the preservation efforts of this L.A. landmark.
Feb 7, 2010 · Watts Towers are 17 interconnected structures built by Italian immigrant Sam Rodia over 33 years. They are decorated with found objects and have symbolic meanings. Learn more about this outsider art and how to visit.
Learn about the history and art of the Watts Towers, a folk art masterpiece by Simon Rodia, on a guided tour. Tours are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and include a visit to the Watts Towers Arts Center.
Apr 13, 2022 · #91: The Watts Towers (Watts) April 13, 2022. One of the world’s great works of folk art, the Watts Towers offer a glittering testament to the imagination and tenacity of Italian immigrant Simon Rodia, the man that created it by himself over 33 years.
