A city of deep artistic tradition, San Francisco continues to push the limits of artistic endeavors, from murals to media. The City by the Bay boasts an impressive public art collection alongside the museums, performing arts scene, and music culture. 

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History of Art in San Francisco

San Francisco has a long-lasting history of art, but it can oftentimes appear elusive and unique to outsiders. The city’s artists work in more obscure areas of the city, due to rising rent rates to re-openings of old art hubs. 

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A certifiable art hub in San Francisco is San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), with seven floors packed with modern and contemporary art. Pier 24 also has contemplative photography exhibits, a major highlight compared to the more touristy parts along the pier. 

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Here are four WXLLSPACE artists in San Francisco bringing unique ideas to the art world. 

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Robert Bowen 

 Starting in street art and graffiti, Robert Bowen has been painting animal/machine hybrid machinery. Bowen tries to answer questions about the future, particularly what will pollinate if bees and other insects go extinct. Like a mad scientist, Bowen imagines a dystopian science fiction future, where we have mechanized creatures, and contrasts it to our existing insects. His work urges people to protect our fauna and flora, while we can. 

Learn more: https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/robert-bowen 

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Max Ehrman Eon75

Max Ehrman, or Eon75, has 25 years of experience from working around the world. His geometric, 80’s inspired paintings bring creative inspiration and art to diverse communities. Beyond these cubist works, Ehrman has demonstrated a versatile style covering wildlife subjects, such as animals native to Southern California. 

Learn More: https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/max-ehrman-eon75 

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Nigel Sussman 

Nigel Sussman uses pop inspiration to create complex murals by hand. His lighthearted and humorous work has an isometric line-art and simplistic yet striking colors and highlights fantastical architecture and imaginary machinery. He finds inspiration in MC Esher, the art of Where’s Waldo, and SimCity, and has worked with many companies like eBay and Adidas. 

https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/nigel-sussman 

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The Tracy Piper

The Tracy Piper is a contemporary artist and art activist who tackles social constructs in an abstract style. Best known for her portraits and figurative acrylic paintings, she’s driven to serve the communities around her. Her vibrant works can be found around the United States, from Miami to Los Angeles and her hometown, San Francisco. 

Learn more: https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/the-tracy-piper  

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San Francisco's art scene remains a testament to its history of creativity and innovation, with artists like our aforementioned WXLLSPACE artists pushing the boundaries of their mediums. As San Francisco evolves, its commitment to nurturing diverse artistic voices ensures that it will remain a vital hub for the arts, inspiring both locals and visitors alike.