On the 7th St. side of an unoccupied commercial building is a majestic Phoenix slowing assenting…read moreinto the clouds from chrysanthemum & other fragrant florals. In Chinese mythology, a phoenix prescene has themes of peace & prosperity, balance, harmony, loyalty & honesty etc. This beautiful & devine bird can symbolize rebirth & immortality of an hardy community like Oakland Chinatown.

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.

Yum Cha is my given name for this mural. Haven't found any sources that names this mural. Yum Cha…read moreis Cantonese Chinese for "drink tea". Located on the outside of an existing business, it was painted with the consent of the property owner and/or business owner as part of Oakland Chinatown's beautiful project. Mural shows a large yellow tea cup with a lid cover. In front as 2 mask like artifacts in primary red and dark green shades on a stand. Artifacts can be mistaken for miniature lion heads. Creator: Trixie Lui

This mural is on the side of a small grocery that's been in the area for years…read more there are 4 major themes featured. there may be a connection: -OAKLAND FOOD JUSTICE is posted in Bold lettering at the left. -next to it is a pictorial of an African elder holding a spear. -to the right is a landscape that looks typical in a major African city. -at the bottom right is a truck pulling along large pieces of cucumber, eggplant, corn, and tomato?, squash. creator: unknown

Against a backdrop of an Ohloneland sign in upper left corner and Oakland's skyline looming in the…read moreupper right corner of an approaching building, a biker wearing a jacket with "East Bay Bike Life" on his back is doing wheelies while driving on the street. He's also wearing an hat labled "Town Biz" Ohlone land is a reminder that indigenous tribes once inhabited the Bay Area counties in the 1800's. Creators: Kalani Cecaci, Fernando Rodriguez, Tre Sorensen, ABG Art Group.

this mural is on a rollup gate of an eatery in Oakland Chinatown. it's only visible when the gate…read moreis down after the business closes. it has the support of the owner and the Chinese community. the mural shows an Asian voice and a Black voice speaking together to signify their unity in supporting each other's causes. A recent event at the Chinese community Center during the Lunar New Year celebrating Asian Pacific Heritage Month & Black History Month is an example. the cultural event isn't an anomaly. thruout history. Asian & Black voices have unified for common causes: -the development of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley and USF SF State in the '60s, the FIRST in the nation. -Yuri Kochiyama was a confidante of Malcolm X. She comforted him when he was dying after an assassination succeeded. -Asian support during the George Floyd protests, Black support during the Atlanta spa killings to protest anti-Asian hate. listing Asian lst and Black 2nd wasn't a random choice. Asian and English literature is read from left to right. just following an established tradition. this Asian and Black Voices in Unity mural amplifies the common experiences of the Asian and Black communities-they have more in common than the petty differences pedaled by political forces that seek to divide them. btw: the note on the rollup door says the eatery is taking a short vacation.

This is a fascinating mural at the intersection of Broadway and Columbus Ave in SF. It's hard not…read moreto appreciate the detailed scene along the building, renowned musicians (jazz pianist Teddy Wilson, Gene Krupa on the drums, and Benny Goodman playing the clarinet), along with other noteworthy figures and SF landmarks in the background. The talented artist, Bill Weber, has created paintings and artworks throughout the nation, including architectural designs for New York skyscrapers and Las Vegas hotels and casinos. This particular piece easily captures my attention, with its bluish hues and eye-catching piano keys, every time I pass through this part of Chinatown during my excursions in the city.

This is an impressive mural that has become an iconic part of North Beach for over 20 years. It's 4…read morestories high and more than 100 feet long. The mural features Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, and San Francisco legends such as Herb Caen, Emperor Norton, and San Francisco mayors. The artist has been restoring the mural since 2004 but is still seeking donations because the city has not contributed to the restoration. http://murals.wordpress.com/2007/06/11/bill-webers-jazz-mural/

the "Lotus Flower" mural is displayed at the right of an entrance to a vegetarian eatery. the mural…read moreis simplistic with 2 blossoming flovwers, 2 buds and some vegetation at the bottom left. near the buds is a maya angelou quote: -"nothing can dim the light that shines from within" creator: @tlove108