Monday, June 6, 2011

Monday Mural: Calvin Simmons

This mural decorates the north support structure of the 580 freeway on Grand Avenue.  Parts of this massive mural have been featured previously.  The focus here is  Calvin Simmons, conductor of the Oakland Symphony until his premature death in 1982.  This mural is located kitty korner to the Grand Lake Theater.

9 comments:

  1. Looks great. I wish we had more murals in my area.

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  2. This is an expressive painting. I like the angle you used to capture it.

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  3. The elements seem to be taking their toll. Soon some restoration will be needed.

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  4. What a great mural and tribute. I love the realness of the artwork. Murals are always so much fun to see. I'm forever getting shots of them here in SF. The Haight is a haven for them.

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  5. I wish all our highway and light rail pillars were painted like this!

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  6. Love it!
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful shot;o)

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  7. See, this is why Oak-Town is GREAT!



    "It takes a long time to grow young!"- Pablo Picasso

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  8. Now this is the kind of art on the streets that I love. What a wonderful tribute to this man.
    V

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