Human Atlas

FINAL DAYS of Alta exhibition! Portraits of all 100 Alta-nominated changemakers are on display at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library () through April 27.

Portraits by Marcus Lyon. © 2025 J. Paul Getty Trust

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Alta is a social-impact art project by Marcus Lyon, in collaboration with the Getty Conservation institute, creating legacy through the preservation of the human geography of 100 extraordinary individuals generating positive change across Los Angeles County.

PST ART: Art & Science Collide, presented by Getty, is a region-wide arts event in Southern California. Visit pst.art to learn more.

                     

Denae Joseph is a human rights activist and undocumented immigrant from Belize, Central America. Moving to the United States at the age of 7, her drive for life is grounded in her love for her grandmother, Rita, who raised her. An inspiration to all through her remarkable energy and resilience... a unique and powerful voice for the estimated 11m undocumented citizens of the US.

Denea is a regularly sought-after media commentator on immigration issues, advocating for the representation of UndocuBlack immigrants within the mainstream immigrant narrative. Denea is a board member for the Center for Law and Social Policy and works as the National Entrepreneurship Manager for Immigrants Rising.

The Human Atlas team interviewed Denae during the production of Alta – A Human Atlas of a City of Angels. To order a copy of the book, click on the link in bio.

Alta is a social-impact art project by Marcus Lyon, in collaboration with the Getty Conservation institute, creating legacy through the preservation of the human geography of 100 extraordinary individuals generating positive change across Los Angeles County.

PST ART: Art & Science Collide, presented by Getty, is a region-wide arts event in Southern California. Visit pst.art to learn more.

                     

Immigrant Justice warrior, Angelica Salas, came to the US as a child from Durango, Mexico... her childhood experiences created the motivation that inspired her dedication to prevent harmful policies that effect migrants and fight for equity and justice for all Americans in her role as CEO at

The Human Atlas team interviewed Angelica during the production of Alta – A Human Atlas of a City of Angels. To order a copy of the book, click on the link in bio.

Alta is a social-impact art project by Marcus Lyon, in collaboration with the Getty Conservation institute, creating legacy through the preservation of the human geography of 100 extraordinary individuals generating positive change across Los Angeles County.

PST ART: Art & Science Collide, presented by Getty, is a region-wide arts event in Southern California. Visit pst.art to learn more.

                     

Final month to check out the Alta exhibition at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library (). The show runs until April 27.
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Alta is a social-impact art project by Marcus Lyon, in collaboration with the Getty Conservation institute, creating legacy through the preservation of the human geography of 100 extraordinary individuals generating positive change across Los Angeles County.

PST ART: Art & Science Collide, presented by Getty, is a region-wide arts event in Southern California. Visit pst.art to learn more.

Photos by Juan Rojo

                     

We are so proud of this project and all the amazing life stories it tells of the real people of Los Angeles. Thank you for the Best Self-Published Book Award.

To celebrate, we are giving a 25% discount on the Alta book.

Just add the ALTABOOKAWARD25 promo code at check out.

To order your own book copy, please check the link in bio.

                     

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