The history of Mexican-American culture and its relationship and coevolution with Los Angeles is complex, and the question of identity has always been at its center. Visitors to LA Starts Here! are asked to share their experiences of identity—both self-identity and cultural identity—in a video recording booth. By highlighting significant themes and posing questions, the interactive engages visitors to join in the dialogue of the community. These recordings become part of the exhibition, and visitors are invited to explore them in the interactive Culture Mosaics throughout the gallery.