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Posted by sfmosaic on April 1, 2015 · 2 Comments
UPDATE: Mural goes on the BLOCK….BLACK GOLD: Thar’s Oil in Them Thar Walls. Vintage mosaic mural discovered, but who dunnit? New article by Lillian Sizemore for Mosaic Art Now.
Filed under Architecture, Interiors, Mosaics, Vintage · Tagged with architectural mosaic, architecture, auction, John Smith, Los Angeles, Max Spivak, midcentury, mosaic, mosaic conservation, mural, restoration, stone mosaics, vintage
Posted by sfmosaic on November 20, 2013 · 9 Comments
The”Brotherhood of Man” a 1968 mosaic mural by artist Anthony Stellon is now re-located but the mural’s original site was the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center and Pool, and the funding has roots in a terrific Hollywood backstory!
Filed under Art, Mosaics, News & Culture, Vintage · Tagged with A, Anthony Stellon, architectural mosaics, Brotherhood of Man, Bullitt, car chase, Dr. Martin Luther King, film, historic preservation, Joseph L. Alioto, Jr., Martin Luther King, Mayor Joe Alioto, midcentury, mosaic, mural, restoration, San Francisco, Steve McQueen
Posted by sfmosaic on November 18, 2013 · 3 Comments
UPDATE: “Brotherhood of Man” mosaic mural by Anthony Stellon has been restored and re-sited! A seven year journey from discovery of the work in an outdoor storage area to its beautiful new setting at Franklin Square Park. Thanks to all who helped bring the important work back into public service!
Filed under Mosaics, News & Culture · Tagged with Anthony Stellon, art conservation, civil rights, Dave Schweisguth, equality, Franklin Square, history, mosaic, mural, parks, preservation, restoration, San Francisco, Sonia King
Posted by sfmosaic on April 30, 2011 · 8 Comments
A grant from the Getty Foundation, put this 13th century Cosmati inlay pavement in tip-top shape for all the world to see.
Filed under Antiquities, Geometry, Mosaics, News & Culture · Tagged with Cosmatesque, cosmati, Cosmic, geometric pattern, Getty, Getty Foundation, Lod Mosaic, Mosaics, mosaics conservation, opus sectile, pavement, primum mobile, quincux, restoration, sacred geometry, stone mosaics, The Royal Wedding, Westminster Abbey