Los Angeles street art: murals, prints and photos
Los Angeles has a long tradition of painting on walls. The city is known for its murals, including Chicano murals that tell stories of community, history and identity, alongside a strong graffiti culture. Los Angeles street art therefore covers a wide range, from huge commissioned walls to quick tags and pieces. This category collects prints, photos, books and canvas works connected to the city.
What you find in this category
- LA street art prints: posters, giclées and screenprints of motifs linked to Los Angeles, from open runs to smaller signed releases.
- LA mural photos: photographs of murals, sold as prints, postcards or framed pieces.
- LA graffiti books: photo books and histories documenting writers, crews and walls.
- LA canvas: hand-painted works by local artists as well as printed canvas reproductions.
Many items are photos, prints, books and souvenirs. Since a mural stays on its wall, what you can buy is usually a photo, a print or a related studio work, not the mural itself. Books are a good way to learn about the artists, styles and neighborhoods behind the walls before you decide which pieces you want to collect.
What drives value
For any piece of Los Angeles street art, start with three questions: who made it, how many copies exist and what condition it is in. A hand-painted canvas is a different thing from a printed reproduction, and a signed print is different from an unsigned poster. Look for clear information on the medium, a hand signature and, for prints, the edition size.
- Ask for close-up photos of the signature, any numbering and the back of the work.
- Treat "in the style of" or "inspired by" as a sign that the piece is not by the artist named.
- Avoid anything described as cut from a wall. Such a street piece raises legal and ethical questions.
- Check paper items for creases, stains and sun fading.
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Already own a piece from LA?
If you have a print, photo or canvas connected to Los Angeles and want a first idea of what it could be worth, upload a few photos for a free estimate on StreetArtValue.com. It is a quick starting point before you buy, sell or insure a piece.