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id: 501211514d
section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-12 12:30 PST
updated: 2026-11-12 12:30 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# John Outterbridge's Altadena archive burned; daughter seeks help

Artist John Outterbridge's Altadena archive burned down. His daughter Tami is recreating the lost collection for her project, Digging Bridge, and asking for help.

Section: [Culture & Events](/los-angeles/section/life.md) · Entities: [John Outterbridge](/los-angeles/wiki/john-outterbridge.md), [Digging Bridge](/los-angeles/wiki/digging-bridge.md)

## Coverage

- [LAist](https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/la-county-altadena-artist-john-outterbridge-digging-bridge-black-art), 2026-11-12 12:30 PST: Famed Altadena artist John Outterbridge’s archive burned down. His daughter is asking for help

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