murals Archives - Mission Local

A mural on a building wall depicts a sea lion, a bridge, a cable car, and abstract waves under a blue sky with clouds. People walk on the sidewalk below.

Sprawling new seascape mural decorates S.F. waterfront

by Julie Zigoris December 20, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 20, 2025, 1:33 pm

A mural features a cat with wavy tentacles and the text “Life is Weird, you’re enough, just breathe” against a colorful background.

Meet ‘Ian the Meow,’ the San Francisco mural cat reminding us life can be weird

by JL Odom November 15, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:55 am

A man stands and smiles inside a Caribbean-inspired restaurant with a bar on one side, tables set for dining, and lush plants decorating the space.

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Caribbean cuisine makes comeback at Sangria & Salt on Mission Street

by Sage Ríos Mace September 23, 2025, 1:50 pmSeptember 25, 2025, 10:27 am

A man in work clothes stands outside a storefront with a large "TORTAS" sign, next to crates holding supplies and bags on the sidewalk.

At 23rd and Mission, a muralist leaves his mark again and again

by Gustavo Hernandez May 16, 2025, 6:02 pmJune 21, 2025, 11:33 am

Colorful mural depicting a cityscape with buildings, people, a water tower, and a hand painting a globe.

SFPD arrests woman for allegedly defacing murals across city

by Mission Local Staff December 18, 2024, 4:51 pmDecember 19, 2024, 12:18 pm

A person tags the mural 'Carnaval on Mission' on Sunday Dec. 15, 2024. Photo courtesy of Antonio Barrera.

Alleged serial Mission Street mural vandal caught on video

by Oscar Palma December 17, 2024, 6:00 amDecember 18, 2024, 11:39 am

A man in an orange safety vest paints a colorful mural on the street while lying on a wheeled seat.

‘Slow Streets, Fast Friends’ mural comes to 20th St. in the Mission

by Marina Newman November 20, 2024, 10:00 amApril 7, 2025, 11:55 am

Colorful mural with mountains, planets, and abstract patterns on a wall, partially covered by white paint.

24th and Valencia mural defaced, restored — and evolved

by Lydia Chávez November 4, 2024, 4:10 pmNovember 5, 2024, 11:12 am

A mural of a large skeleton in an extended pose graces the facade, framed by two windows. The clear blue sky above adds depth, a nod to the creativity reminiscent of Paxton's architectural brilliance.

Paxton Gate unveils new mural by renowned Austrian artist

by Oscar Palma October 29, 2024, 5:53 pmNovember 1, 2024, 11:24 am

Person painting a colorful mural on a building wall, wearing a black hat and paint-stained clothing.

Neil Ballard brightens 24th and Potrero with another mural

by Emmanuel Fonseca October 7, 2024, 9:00 amApril 18, 2025, 4:55 pm

A colorful mural on a building depicts scenes supporting Palestine, with the phrases "Resistance is justified when people are occupied" and "Free Palestine." The mural includes various drawings and symbolic elements.

Mission Street pro-Palestine mural defaced for fifth time

by Eleni Balakrishnan May 20, 2024, 6:09 amMay 23, 2024, 10:45 am

Two speakers at a panel discussion on the film "orozco: hombre de fuego" pictured on a screen above.

Why this SF filmmaker’s Orozco film is a bridge from the Mission to Mexico

by Annika Hom March 30, 2024, 6:00 amApril 2, 2024, 1:45 pm

Three women posing in front of a mural of women at Balmy Alley and Lovers Lane.

‘Lovers Lane’ brings vendors, books & more to Balmy Alley Saturday

by Yujie Zhou February 8, 2024, 6:00 amFebruary 9, 2024, 11:50 am

New mural about Sean Monterrosa

Sean Monterrosa mural on 24th to be completed on Día de los Muertos

by Xueer Lu November 2, 2023, 6:00 amNovember 2, 2023, 2:11 pm

A mural with a black girl dressed in pink against a yellow background.

Video: The murals at the Alemany market

by Matthew Lasar September 2, 2023, 6:00 amJune 21, 2025, 8:34 pm