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Friday 20 December 2024
Artificial, Fish, As Found Sea-life Animals
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A metal statue of a cartoon fish was suspended from a metal bar at the 2024 Burning Man Decompression. A sculpture of a large coho salmon was mounted to the roof over the salmon grilling area at the Gold Creek Salmon Bake. This sculpture was roughly 2 meters (six feet) long.
Related stories: Captive • Carp • Flatfish • Misc.

Thursday 19 December 2024
Jeanne D'Arc Sculpture, Artist: Anna Hyatt Huntington, Palace Of The Legion Of Honor, San Francisco, California
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A side view of the same sculpture showed Jeanne D'Arc with a sword raised. A closer view of Jeanne D'Arc wearing armor with a sword raised. Notice the spikes on the horse's head to keep pigeons from perching there. The artist's signature was etched into the base further down. Anna Hyatt Huntington Sculptor G Albert Lansburgh Architect Etched into the base of the sculpture summarized the life of Jeanne D'Arc. Jeanne D'Arc Born January 5th 1412 Doméry, France Burned At The Stake May 30th 1431 Rouen, France Presented by Archer Huntington A closer view of the horse's head. The sculpture depicted Jeanne D'Arc astride a horse.
Some related stories: Castle In A Front Yard • Garbage Eating Goat • Branch Art • Ilona Malka Rich • Cut Metal Sculpture On Wall • King's Asian Market • Tourist Stomper Sculpture • Anna Hyatt Huntington • Black Bear Diner • Theodore Dehone Judah Sculpture 1930

Wednesday 18 December 2024
Shop owner Mural 2022, Artist: Bayne Gardner, Springfield, Oregon
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An unhappy shop owner stood with arms folded next to an open window.
Some related stories: Other Springfield Alley Murals 2014 • Duch Bros. Coffee Mural 2015 • "Three Eyed Fish" Mural 2019 • Two From The Simpsons • Downtown Automotive Repair Mural 2016 • Flower Hands Mural 2022 • Fish & Bird Mural 2018 • Salmon Doughnut Chicken Mural 2018 • Tyrannosaurus Mural 2021 • Springfield Alley Murals

Tuesday 17 December 2024
Other Springfield Alley Murals 2014, Artist: Bayne Gardner, Springfield, Oregon
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The long mural was painted on the back of a vertically slatted wooden wall. The next section of the long mural depicted another eye looking back at its tangles. The next section of the long mural depicted an eye peering out at the viewer. The next part of the long mural depicted a fish swimming out from the wall. The artist's signature was written below the fish. It read, "Bayne 2014." The next section of the long mural depicted a few forms of liquid with a face on each drop. The left end of the mural depicted two fingers on the trigger of a syringe needle.
Some related stories: Bird With Flower Mural 2020 • "Summer Camp 2015" Mural • "Summer Camp 2016" Mural • Downtown Automotive Repair Mural 2016 • Tyrannosaurus Mural 2021 • Duch Bros. Coffee Mural 2015 • Fish & Bird Mural 2018 • Flower Hands Mural 2022 • Utility Box Art • Two From The Simpsons

Monday 16 December 2024
Amtrak Graffiti, A U.S Railroad, As Form Of Transportation, Hills of Northern California
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An old tanker car was supported by concrete blocks. Next to the Amtrak tracks, this old tanker was covered in graffiti.
Some related stories: Union Station • San Francisco • Klamath Falls Station • Santa Barbara • Seattle • Seen From Window • Diridon Station • Sacramento • Portland • Emeryville

Sunday 15 December 2024
Springfield Mural 2015, Artist: Bayne Gardener, Springfield, Oregon
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Bart and his friend leaned together to display their lightning tattoos. Another character, from the TV show called "The Simpsons," burned tires. The next mural to the right depicted Bart Simpson with two mug shots. The artist's signature read, "Bayne 2015." The next mural to the right depicted Maggie Simpson, with arms spread wide, with her name behind her. A depiction of Homer Simpson showed his head floating in front of doughnut letters behind a dumpster. He appeared hungry with Drool falling from his mouth. At the left end off the murals were the two women's faces.
Some related stories: Bird With Flower Mural 2020 • Two From The Simpsons • Shop Owner Mural 2022 • Downtown Automotive Repair Mural 2016 • Utility Box Art • Patriotic Kool-Aid Mural 2021 • "Summer Camp 2015" Mural • Face Over Face Mural 2014 • Reading Matters Mural 2022 • Fish & Bird Mural 2018

Saturday 14 December 2024
"Simpsons Springfield" Mural, Artists: Old City Artists, Springfield, Oregon
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A poster was attached to the wall beside the mural. It described the painting of this mural. In the mural, an owl was perched on a tree limb, Homer lay in a hammock and drank Duff beer. On the hill behind him was the word, "Springfield," in letters resembling the letters of Hollywood sign. The son, Bart Simpson, had climbed a tree and was about to release a water balloon. Lisa Simpson rode a lavender bicycle with Maggie on the back. The Simpson's family enjoyed a pastoral day in the country. Marge painted a portrait of Homer drinking beer in a hammock.
Related stories: Ken Kesey Mural 2015 • Welcome To Springfield Mural

Friday 13 December 2024
"135_Connolly" Mural, Artist: Unknown, Mare Island, California
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A closer view of the "Maker Fair" sign and the flowers behind it. A closer view of the two signs and the flowering mural. Two signs covered the mural at 135 Connelly Street on Mare Island. One specified the address as, "135 Connelly St." The other advertised the "Maker Faire" due to arrive the next weekend. Otherwise, the mural depicted flowering plants. A closer view of the flowering plants that covered windows in the side of the warehouse. The extreme left end of the murals covering the side of the warehouse. These window were less covered by the mural.
Some related stories: Healthy Spirits Mural • 18th Street and Valencia Street Mural • Bill * Tim's • Systems Mural Project • Free Speech Mural • "We Are Qmunity" Mural • "Humanity Is The Key" Mural 2018 • Mural Behind The Library • Emerald Park • A Mural

Thursday 12 December 2024
South Mission Bay Park, On Mission Bay Blvd (South), Cross Street: Bridgeway, San Francisco, California
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A street divided the park into two sections. A sidewalk paralleled the grass in the middle of the park. The second section of the park was near San Francisco Bay. Many yellow lilies were on display at the bay end of the park. Occasional benches allowed the visitor to rest alongside the grass. A small sign was attached to the concrete and listed the rules for using the park. Mature trees provided shade on the sidewalk through the park.
Some related stories: Lafayette • Marina District • Ina Coolbrith Park • Memorial Court Park • Park Tower • Legion Of Honor • Coastal • Alamo Square • Golden Gate Park • Mission Creek

Wednesday 11 December 2024
2024 Fire Plugs, San Francisco, California
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A white fire hydrant had green caps covering its water outputs.
Related stories: 1991 Fire Hydrants • 1992 Fire Hydrants • 1993 Fire Hydrants • 2006 Fire Hydrants • 2007 Fire Hydrants • 2008 Fire Hydrants • 2015 Fire Hydrants

Tuesday 10 December 2024
2024 California High Speed Rail, A U.S. Railroad, Sales Force Transit Center, San Francisco, California
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A sticker, on the floor of the Salesforce Transit Center, showed what the lowest level train box would look like with California High Speed Rail and Caltrain trains stopped inside it.
Some related stories: Train Ride • Amtrak • Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) • Granite Rock Company • Southern Pacific Railroad • Caltrain • Balboa Park • Enchanted Forest Railroad • SF Zoo • The Oregon Zoo Railroad

Monday 9 December 2024
"Yerba Buena Flowers" Mural, Artist: Amanda Lynn, Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, Callifornia
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These murals were painted on the windows of a closed store in the Embarcadero Center. The artist's signature was on the lower right of the window. It read: Yerba Buena AmandaLynn A closer view of one of the window pairs, showing the red flower. A closer view of the glass door and window showing bits of flowers and the artist's signature.
Related stories: "Bird And Flowers" Mural • "Butterfly Woman" Mural 2018 • "Market Border" Mural • "You Are Something Magical" Mural • Mission Bernal Mural 2016 • Whaio Mural

Sunday 8 December 2024
"Three Eyed Fish" Mural 2019, Artist: Bayne Gardener, Springfield, Oregon
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A odd fish with three eyes, a spiked head and a striped body, graced an alley wall in Springfield, Oregon. The artist's signature was in two places, the top right, and below the art.
Some related stories: Shop Owner Mural 2022 • Two From The Simpsons • Downtown Automotive Repair Mural 2016 • Flower Hands Mural 2022 • "Summer Camp 2016" Mural • Face Mural • Salmon Doughnut Chicken Mural 2018 • Tyrannosaurus Mural 2021 • Bird With Flower Mural 2020 • Springfield Alley Murals

Saturday 7 December 2024
2020 Butterfly Heart, Artist: Naomi Duben, Heroes & Hearts, San Francisco, California
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A closer view of the basket. Notice how the two people are dressed in 1800's clothing. A closer view of the butterflies holding up the basket. The plaque attached to the base of the heart, credited Naomi Duben as the artist. The back of the heart was blank except for a wash of dark green color. The front of the heart depicted many butterflies lifting a basket holding with two people.
Related stories: 2020 Double Delight

Friday 6 December 2024
Harley Davidson Murals, Artist: @Crayone..., Mural over Windows, 3146 Mission Street, San Francisco, California
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The artist's signature, "@Crayone...", was painted at the bottom of the wall below the engine. A mural of a Harley Davidson motorcycle was painted above the front windows. A small mural of an engine was painted above the glass garage door of the Harley Davidson showroom.
Some related stories: Four Corners Veterinary Clinic • "Art Of War" Mural • Katmandu • The Jazz Station • Inside Source • "Love Always Wins" Mural • "White Cat" Mural • Asian Buffet Mural • On Plywood • Window Birds Mural 2021

Thursday 5 December 2024
Roadside Art, Old World Gingerbread Village, 12300 Highway 126, Mapleton, Oregon
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A woman in casual clothing smiled at the passers by. An angel was attached up high on a tree. The angel was decorated with hearts. An elderly doctor listened with a stethoscope. A face peeked around a tree. The artist's signature was at the bottom of the left gingerbread folks panel. A nurse stood well back from the edge of the woods. A park ranger stood with arms spread and eyes closed. The outline of a gingerbread person was created with lights attached to a sheet of plywood. Two gingerbread children were attached to the face of the restaurant. A park ranger, wearing sunglasses, was leaned against another tree.
Some related stories: Offs • Bus Stop Art • Murals • Kid's • Kites • Springfield Bus Station Mosaic Art • Roadside Art • Windowfront Exebitions • Droodles • Trash

Wednesday 4 December 2024
2024 Drains, and Drain Covers, As Water Things, San Francisco, California
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A drain in the sidewalk had plants growing up through it.
Related stories: 2006 Drains • 2008 Drains • 2009 Drains • 2016 Drains

Tuesday 3 December 2024
2024 Circles and Rounds, As Found Art Shapes, San Francisco, California
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A stack of new sewer pipes formed several circles. The stack was on one of San Francisco's streets.
Related stories: 1989 Circles and Round Shapes • 1992 Circles and Round Shapes • 2007 Circles and Round Shapes • 2009 Circles and Round Shapes • 2019 Circles and Round Shapes

Monday 2 December 2024
Market Border Mural, Artist: Amanda Lynn, Market Street, San Francisco, California
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A closer view of the upper right corner of the mural. The art appeared to be a mixture of flowers and butterflies. The mural wrapped the entry to an empty building next to Patrick and Company. A closer view of a butterfly in the upper right corner of the mural. A closer view of the upper left corner of the mural. The artist, Amanda Lynn, signed her mural near the left bottom. The same mural was painted around the elevator inside the building.
Related stories: "Bird And Flowers" Mural • "Butterfly Woman" Mural 2018 • "Yerba Buena Flowers" • "You Are Something Magical" Mural • Mission Bernal Mural 2016 • Whaio Mural

Sunday 1 December 2024
Migration Mural, Artist: Jane Kim, Ink Dwell Studio, San Francisco, California
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The upper left of the mural featured another moth perched on another leaf. The mural covered the entire face of a home on a San Francisco alley. Another moth was perched on a leaf below the butterfly. This moth had green wings. Another butterfly hung upside down from a leaf in the bottom right of the mural. The artist's signature was painted on a door below the mural. The top center of the mural depicted a monarch butterfly briefly perched and resting during migration. The lower left of the mural featured a moth perched on a leaf.
Some related stories: Alexis Diaz • Jules Muck • Mona Caron • Clare Woods (AKA The Grump) born 1972 • Glenna Goodacre (1939-) • Leo Villareal • Maren Conrad • Manuel Izquierdo 1925-2009 • Hikaru Kodama • harumo Sato

Saturday 30 November 2024
White Sea Lion Sculpture, Artist: Jenny Guan, San Francisco, California
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The artist's signature was near the floor on the back of the sculpture. The sea lion was covered in find-lined art that appeared to depict flowers and clouds. This sea lion art by Jenny Guan was on display behind a window of the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Some related stories: Eatme Artist • Yurik Riegel • Haig Patigian • Tyler Fuiqua • Henry Moore (1898 - 1986) • Laura Faine Noel • Chris Gazaleh • Miranda Bergman • Cameron Mosberg (@Camer1sf) • Jeff Koons (1955-)

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