Tag: Graffiti
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Tromp l’oeil by John Wullbrandt is gone
Turk and Hyde The Tenderloin This tromp l’oeil was done by John Wullbrandt in 1983. John is a Carpenteria, California – Hawaii based painter responsible for creating much of the artwork on the Island of Lana’i, Hawaii. He founded the Lana’i Art Program in 1989, where he engaged local talent to embellish the award-winning Lodge at…
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A Peacock Awes the Tenderloin
Geary and Leavenworth The Tenderloin This phenomenal peacock is by Satyr-1, who has been in this website many times. Satyr-1 is a professional artist who has long since left the ideas of “tagging” behind for commissioned projects in defined spaces with the support of building owners. His work made a difficult transition, but it mirrors the…
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Familia
Potrero del Sol Park Potrero Hill Potrero at 25th Street Familia is by Victor Reyes, who has many pieces around San Francisco. On June 9, 2011 the San Francisco Examiner ran this article about the mural: A community that came together to solve the problem of persistent graffiti at a neighborhood park celebrated the unveiling…
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Fort Point the Best Vantage Point to View the Golden Gate Bridge
It took 116 years for Fort Point to become a National Historic Site, and its life along that road was a bumpy one. Construction on Fort Point began in 1854. Thanks to the California Gold Rush, commerce was booming in San Francisco, and it was important that the portal through which valuable cargo flowed, the…
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Horfe paints San Francisco
Mission/SOMA Folsom and Erie * * This mural at the corner of Folsom and Division is by French artist Horfe. According to Alternative Paris: Horfe is considered to be one of, if not the leading graffiti writer in the world. Horfe has been writing his name on walls for the past 12 years, mainly in Paris, where his…
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Few and Far Paint Clinton Park
As you turn onto Clinton Park from Valencia the first piece you are greeted with is the beauty by Amanda Lynn. Few and Far have covered the walls of Clinton Park to the delight of all that wonder down this very short alley. * * * * * * And a little further…
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Herakut and Rusk Paint the Tenderloin
The Tenderloin / Polk Gulch Hemlock and Polk * * * The area under this fire escape in Hemlock Alley has been the home to many worldwide known graffiti artists. Roa was featured here not too long ago. This piece is by Arkut, Hera (who often paint as Herakut) and Rusk, all from Germany. HERA,…
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SOMA – Few and Far
SOMA/The Mission 69 Duboce Between Valencia and Mission This is an empty lot that was taken over (with permission) by Few and Far. Few and Far is a woman’s street art group and this is what they say about themselves on their blog: Few and Far is a movement that brings together talented women who…
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Mission District Composite Mural
Mission District Side of 161 Erie * * This wall began with nothing but a Banksy, it was just the center tree with bird. Apparently the neighborhood artists decided to run with the theme and added more all in one day. While Chor Boogie’s bird, that is identifiable, all other artists remain unknown. A blogger…
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Keith Haring
SOMA Moscone Center Corner of Howard and 3rd Streets This piece has become iconic in the city. It is viewed by anyone that is heading into the Moscone Convention Center. Keith Haring is controversial on his best days. Which is sad because he was a truly gifted artist who was passionate about facing up to…
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Random Mural of San Francisco
Berwick Place and Heron Unknown Artist
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Os Gemeos First Go Around
Mid Market near 6th Untitled by Os Gemeos Os Gemeos means “the twins” in Portuguese and is pronouced “Ose Zhe’-mee-ose.” These two identical twin brothers (born 1974) hail from São Paulo, Brazil. Their real names are Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo. They started painting graffiti in 1987 and gradually became a main influence in the local…