this mural has integrated many painting styles & themes: a youth is holding a "Justice for my…read moreAncestors" sign. in the center is a circle with 3 persons dressed in tribal masks and colors. beside them is an adult woman saying "All Black Lives Matter". there's a castle on the right, flowers & leaves sprinkled thruout the mural. mural has a reverance for the heritage of "Ancestors", for Black LIves, for a restorative remedy for them. Creator: Bay Area Mural Project, Creative Director: Rachel Wolfe

These murals are on fronts of several vacated storefronts. They include faces of characters without…read more handles (nom de plume, i.e. pen names) 1 is an handle: Blue cat- creator: mov? KANE in blocked letters- creator:GFC Blue face with ski cap & glasses Red/light tan bird Cat smoking cigar with $ & X eyes Murals are mostly in East Oaktown. 2 are in many 'hoods

Named mural is on the back side of a commercial office building overlooking a small parking lot…read more The partners & creators came together to fight against hate in general, and hate against Asians & attacks against Asian elders specially in Chinatown nearby. Mural features an "Oakness Monster" on the prowl against hate in Oaktown. Also appearing are flying origami birds, sharks in the water, a baby dragon on monster's back, a Black Panther head resting on da monster, a hanging lantern from monster's head, monster holding 2 balls with a peace sign, and images of a Chinese village in background. Plaque: "mural weaves together landmarks Lake Merritt & Chinatown with symbols of peace, unity & guardianship embodied by the 'Oakness Monster'"...celebrates Oakland's rich multicultural heritage, honoring it's diverse communities, traditions, and resilience while celebrating solidarity and city pride". Creators: Illuminaries & Lincoln school volunteer. Partners: Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club, San Jose Sharks, Oakland Ballers, California vs. Hate, & Toishan Benevolent Association.

the mural is at the side of a building that hosts Sistas Soul Food Kafe. unknown if there's a…read moreconnection between this mural and the eatery. the mural shows 3 Black and Brown women standing side by side underneath the words "United We RIse" the background has bands of yellow, pink, and white colours. creator: Soul Sistas

A great mural to have in the neighborhood. Thank to the artists for their positive contribution to…read moreour community.

I believe Mayor Dan Lurie's intention behind his daily Instagram feed is to encourage residents to…read moreget excited about what's new and/or relatively undiscovered in the city. It's working for me because I would've never known about this mural otherwise. In a city full of arresting public art, this one takes advantage of the retaining wall stairs at the end of Burnside Ave and artistically traces the history of Glen Park spotlighting neighborhood heroes and icons. The main facing wall depicts the evolving flora and fauna of the adjacent Glen Park Canyon. The Twin Walls Mural Company is responsible for the colorful mural, and the tile stairway reflects the uniquely stellar work of Aileen Barr and Colette Crutcher, the team responsible for the photogenically definitive SF stairway, the 16th Avenue Steps (review: https://yelp.to/sf6kW9Yg5_). The mural is only a year old, so take Dan's advice and go see it. RELATED - Exploring the Outer Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TKWsqhWbq0

Reclaiming Islais Creek is a beautiful mural with two main parts. Flowing from the top of the…read morestaircase like water, in a blue hue, is an engaging painting showcasing the history and people of Glen Park, the neighborhood in which this art piece is located. The other portion of the mural, along the wall at the bottom of the steps, portrays lovely colorful scenes in nature, representative of the land, with meaning behind individual creatures and plants shown in the artwork, such as the hummingbirds symbolizing the energy and spirit of the Glen Park community. The mosaic-tiled staircase, featuring legacy tiles, is a just as impressive element of this exhibit as a whole, and just recently opened last month (October 2024). Two flip charts are available on site, hanging from the staircase railing, one containing pictures and labels to help visitors identify the wildlife depicted in the mural, the other one sharing interesting details about the wonderful history of Glen Park and its residents, as shown through the art, including SF's first Americans, the Muwekma Ohlone, the first march for women's suffrage in America, Mission Zoo, railways, and noteworthy businesses. Great little read to learn about what you are seeing here. Also, street parking was free and easy right in front on a Sunday afternoon.

Have a Heart mural is at the 7th St. side. Hear a Heart is a cannabis dispensary…read more the theme of the mural highlights events/symbols seen in Oakland: sideshows, A's baseball, Oaklandish symbol, Hello Kitty, spray painting, vaping, bart, bitcoin, green apple, blue skies, red skies, etc. creator: Charms Von

These types of murals in general prevent a lot of graffiti. Some building these owners turn over…read moretheir exterior walls to artists at a specific cost. I recently spoke to one of these artists. There is some pay involved and there is an understanding that the art work generally doesn't last forever. Its a unique relationship between artist and tenant or building owner. I think the bad part of it is the ulterior motive - its not as if people have these murals for pure love of art - rather its to avoid something bad. I suppose building owners are 'in like' with these sorts of projects. I guess I see it as putting a missing person's face on the side of a milk carton.

Colorful Fabrics is the creator's given name for this mural on 7th. St. Side of closed Gourmet…read moreDelight. Creator is an Oakland native, dedicated mural's theme to reflect cultural values of neighborhood. Symbols in mural: -Cherry Blossoms blooming -Yellow Chrysanthemums -large porcelain vase with floral designs -Phoenix rising. -blue clouds -lotus root plant in water -red background -violet, greenish leaves *themes: peace, tranquility, prosperity, harmony with nature, rising living standards, resiliency... Creator: @tsu.xiaorui aka Sorell Raino_Tsui, ABG Art Group

the mural is on the 9th St. side in the middle of the block covering a business' window pane(s)…read more in Chinatown. "Yellow Peril" was America's 19th Century scapegoating of Chinese immigrants. they deem them to be dangerous .... so the U.S. passed the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. today's Anti-Asian Hate activities have roots in America's past. in the 1960's, Asian American activists reclaimed the use of the term "Yellow Peril" to explain the Asian experience in America. unequivocally, this mural shows Asian Americans' support support for BLM.