The monument was designed by architect David Angelo and public artist Robin Brailsford. In 1993, a community advisory board was created to select the Lincoln Park site based upon its rich cultural and artistic history with the Latino community, as well as its proximity to the local AIDS treatment center at the Rand Schrader Positive Care Clinic at Los Angeles General Medical Center. 

Inspired by Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec serpent symbolizing rebirth, the monument was designed as an undulating, serpentine form. It consists of eight wall panels: six vibrant murals depicting life with AIDS in the Latino community, and two granite panels inscribed with the names of those lost. The site also includes a serene park setting with benches and an archway set in landscaped garden areas for personal meditation. In total, the monument spans approximately 9,000 square feet, with half devoted to landscaping and green space.

RENOVATION PROJECT

In 2021, The Wall Las Memorias AIDS Monument completed a comprehensive renovation costing approximately $850,000. Funding for the project was provided with the support of Los Angeles City Councilman Gilbert Cedillo and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Hilda Solis.

Led by Perry Cardoza of Nuvis Landscape Architecture, the renovation introduced a new irrigation system, fresh landscaping— including fifteen fully grown trees, new walkways, state-of-the-art LED lighting, and custom iron art details. Together, these improvements enhance accessibility, sustainability, and the monument's service as a welcoming, enduring space for remembrance and community connection.

The Wall Las Memorias AIDS Monument is located in Lincoln Park at 3600 N. Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031.