Murals

As two Queer Mexican immigrant artists, we feel honored to be part of this collection of murals in the Transgender district, just blocks away from where the Compton’s Cafeteria riot happened back in 66. One of the earliest documented uprisings against police harassment led by trans women, drag queens, and gender-nonconforming people.”-Simón Malvaez and Juan M Carmona “We see our own story reflected in San Francisco—a city where migration and queer liberation have shaped one another for generations. Frida was the first strong image of a Queer woman when I was growing up. I remember seeing photos of her with...

Fog Always Liftsby Manuel CarmonaDesigned by queer Latino muralist Manuel (Juan Manuel) Carmona, Fog Always Lifts is a visual statement of resilience, identity, and collective strength in San Francisco, the Mission, and Fog City CF.The mural centers on two hands completing a successful clean & jerk — a moment of truth in weightlifting that represents discipline, persistence, and earned power. The chalked barbell carries the patina of experience, signaling repetition, struggle, and mastery. Fog flanks the composition, symbolizing the uncertainty we all move through; the lift above it becomes a metaphor for clarity, purpose, and self-realization.The Fog City logo appears...

“Friego” is a large-scale mural on South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, CA, developed as part of the “Latinx Queerness” grant project funded by the San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC). This work centers visibility and pride for immigrant communities and Queer, transgender, and non-binary people of color. Rooted in the cultural history of the Mission District, the mural contributes to the ongoing revitalization of the commercial corridor while honoring the layered identities that shape the neighborhood. “Latinx Queerness” reflects the dynamic beauty, resilience, and diversity that define the Mission—celebrating community, representation, and the power of public art to affirm...

This mural features a single, continuous black line that unfolds into a series of interconnected faces. The many faces depicted in this mural are inspired by the Mission's diverse cultural heritage and vary in age, gender, and ethnicity, mirroring the kaleidoscope of the city's population. One of the many faces is Juanita More! as a symbol of visibility and community. Framed by the rainbow and transgender flags, her portrait radiates pride, diversity, and inclusivity—reflecting both her legacy and Ritual Coffee’s commitment to equality.

“Dolores” is part of the “Latinx Queerness” grant project created by artist Juan Manuel Carmona along the Valencia corridor in San Francisco’s Mission District, through the San Francisco Arts Commission’s public art program. Drawing from Huerta’s powerful call to action—¡Sí se puede!—and inspired by Jose Sarria’s fearless defiance as the first openly gay person to run for public office in the U.S., the design honors the intersection of queer identity, migration, and labor rights. It is a visual rallying cry rooted in resilience, resistance, and the belief that collective power can create lasting change.