STREET SIGNS - Fan Dancer Mural

Came across this beautiful mural as I was walking through the Arts District on my way to check out some of this year's Nisei Week festivities (taking place through Aug. 18) in Little Tokyo. I love how the pink-hued lines bring energy to the piece, which sits outside of District Gallery at 740 East 3rd Street,  reminiscent of the patterns that the Korean fan dancers create during their numbers. 

STREET SIGNS - RIP Michael Jackson

When the King of Pop died in 2009, artists like Jersey Joe/RIME and Mr. Brainwash chose to channel their grief by painting pieces in tribute of the artist throughout the city. One of the murals, which was done by Rabbi (aka Rabí) of dtladesigns, captured Michael Jackson during the Thriller era in his signature red leather jacket. As the years have passed, the ivy on the side of 4326 Melrose Avenue (at Heliotrope Drive) in Wilshire Center has grown so that its green branches cascade across MJ's forehead like his tendrils of black hair.