Education
Pagac studied art at both the University of Arizona and in Italy.
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Joe Pagac
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He is best known for his large scale and rotating murals, which are often created live during public events. A graduate of the University of Arizona"s art program, Joe Pagac traveled extensively worldwide honing his craft before becoming a fixture to the downtown Tucson arts scene. Almost as well known for his philanthropy as well as his artistic talents, Joe Pagac also is involved with many local organizations, including the Tucson Stray Canine Saviors and the Arizona Homeless Project - Breaking the Cycle.
Pagac is best known for his large scale rotating concert murals which he paints live during public events.
Using house paint, paint rollers and large brushes, Pagac paints finished works that are as large as 60 feet wide and 14 feet tall in as little as 8 hours. The murals generally advertise upcoming shows for touring bands but the artwork is designed by Pagac.
The rotating murals have depicted a wide range of musical artists including, The Avett Brothers, Sonic Youth, George Thorogood and Cypress Hill. Because the murals advertise bands and are in highly visible locations, bands and graffiti artists began using some of the rotating murals to voice their concern over SB1070 after the law was passed in 2010.
Controversy
Pagac"s promotional murals have come under fire for crossing the line between art advertising and in July 2010 the city of Tucson cited multiple revolving murals with sign code violations,stating that despite the artistic nature of the murals they promoted commercial products.
A mural promoting the band The New Pornographers also stirred controversy over what is and is not appropriate to depict in public art when an offended mother filed a formal complaint and demanded the mural be removed due to the word "pornographers".
