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Art vs. graffiti: Why were San Francisco murals in famous Mission alley painted over?

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 5:17PM
Why were San Francisco murals in famous Mission alley painted over?
Several murals in Clarion Alley in San Francisco's Mission District were painted over, leaving artists and neighbors angry and raising questions about what rights property owners have when artwork is painted on their buildings.
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