BLACK GOLD – Mystery Petroleum Mosaic- UPDATE

Image · 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.

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King of Cool Funds the Pool

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!

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Update: Cosmic Brotherhood Meet Up

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!

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The Cosmic Royal Pavement

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.

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