This event is in the past.It took place on February 28, 2026 at Rincon Park.
A Moscow-born artist painting 27 murals critiquing American history during the Red Scare? That takes guts. Anton Refregier's Social Realism masterpiece survived two demolition attempts and still challenges viewers in Rincon Center's historic lobby.
Social Realism art
Cold War history
Controversial public art
Indoor tour
Tips
🎨27 murals depict SF's full history—triumphs and blunders
🗽nearly destroyed in the 1950s and again 30 years later
🚇Embarcadero BART station is steps away
Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Tour
Rincon Hill
A Moscow-born artist painting 27 murals critiquing American history during the Red Scare? That takes guts. Anton Refregier's Social Realism masterpiece survived two demolition attempts and still challenges viewers in Rincon Center's historic lobby.
Social Realism art
Cold War history
Controversial public art
Indoor tour
Tips
🎨27 murals depict SF's full history—triumphs and blunders
🗽nearly destroyed in the 1950s and again 30 years later
🚇Embarcadero BART station is steps away
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