Outgoing
Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Tour 1
Walking Tour
Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Tour 2
Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Tour 3
Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Tour 4

Scandalous Murals of Rincon Center Tour

June 13 at 1pm

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Rincon Hill

Step into the dramatic history of 27 Social Realism murals that nearly vanished twice: first to anti-Communist hysteria, then to the wrecking ball. Moscow-born artist Anton Refregier painted San Francisco's triumphs and blunders in vivid color, sparking congressional outrage in the 1950s. This guided walk reveals the scandalous details behind art that dared to challenge patriotic narratives.

Social Realism murals
guided art tour
indoor walking tour
political art history

Tips

🎨look for the panel depicting the 1934 waterfront strike
🇷🇺artist was Moscow-born during the height of Red Scare paranoia

Saturday, June 13, 1:00 PM

Rincon Park

The Embarcadero & Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

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