West Oakland Street Art

Oakland, like all large cities, is far more complex and fascinating than any stereotypes allow. I don't know the city well, but I'm slowly coming to discover its vibrance and eclecticism. Naturally I am drawn first to its street art. Today's visit focused mostly on the west side, with a brief detour downtown [Soundtrack for the day: "Caves of Altamira" by Steely Dan]. Not sure when I'll return, but I hope to see more soon.

"Water Writes" (2011) by Estria Foundation
Broadway and 21st (GMap)

"Water Writes" (2011) by Estria Foundation
Broadway and 21st (GMap)

Mandela and 20th (GMap)

Willow and 26th (GMap)

Hallis and 32nd (GMap)

Adeline and 26th (GMap)

MLK and 25th (GMap)

MLK and 28th (GMap)

"Street Tattoo" (1981-82) by Daniel Galvez and others
San Pablo Ave. and Castro St. Caltrans underpass (GMap)

26th and Magnolia (GMap)

596 55th Street (GMap)

2610 Peralta (GMap)

20th and Poplar - near American Steel warehouse (GMap)

20th and Poplar - near American Steel warehouse (GMap)

(Photographs by Andrew Wood)