It’s not often that street art captures the imagination. In most cities, the closest we come is a spray painted underpass or a declaration of love with M+L forever. Not all cities are that unfortunate. If you are lucky enough to walk the streets of LA, keep your eyes open.
Graffiti murals cover every nook and cranny. From back allies to side streets, there are multiple works of art to fulfill your creative appetite. If these walls could take, they would certainly have a story to tell. Curtis Kulig is no stranger to the world of art. Not only is he is an NYC street artist and photographer, he was the Creative Director for HBO‘s How to Make it in America. Joe Jonas can thank him for giving the cover of See No More street cred and companies such as Vans and Smashbox had his creative concepts for their campaigns. But we can’t help but love this piece of art on Fairfax Avenue.
Sometimes street artists have to play hide-and-seek in order to be found. At a busy L.A. intersection on Melrose, this artist has remained invisible. His message has not. Kate Moss is already a force to be reckoned with. This artist has made her permanent on Sunset Boulevard. L.A.-based street artist Free Humanity loves expressing positive thoughts through his art. Now that is something even Miss Moss would agree with.
If you walk the length of Sunset, you will find another Free Humanity piece. He immortalized Audrey Hepburn’s beauty in black and white. The quote, “The best thing we hold onto in life is each other,” is what he wrapped in color. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes sophomore album has been on repeat for many people. Street artist Duce celebrated the release by painting a mural. That’s a true fan. Check it out on Fairfax Avenue.
There you have it – our five favorite L.A. street arts. Do these encourage you to go on a staycation and walk the city?
-Rachel Sanzone
