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A self-guided tour of 12 meaningful murals in San Diego County
Each mural section depicts a different period in art history from a modern perspective, with styles such as cubism, social realism, feminist art …
A self-guided tour of 12 meaningful murals in San Diego County
BY CARLOS RICO
JUNE 15, 2023 3 PM PT
What do dogs, cats, Selena Quintanilla, the trolley, soccer, civil rights leaders and Ukraine have in common? They are part of the fabric of San Diego County’s unique collection of public murals.
Colorful murals with interesting backstories can be found across the region, some culturally significant, some with deep meaning for the communities where they’ve been painted.
I put together a list of 12 of my favorite public murals that were completed in the last few years. They all have a special story to tell, and are chosen to make up a self-guided tour. All murals are on display indefinitely, unless noted.
Take a look and let me know what your favorite mural is here.
