It’s hard to believe it’s already been three years since a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Los Angeles, took the lives of nine people. Two passengers in this tragic incident were legendary NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. Gigi had dreamed of playing college hoops at UConn before declaring for the WNBA draft. Sadly, she never got to see those lifelong dreams come to fruition. Over the years, there has been a tremendous outpouring of love from the community in various forms, including vivid tributes, basketball courts and awards. If you’d like to honor the victims or lay down flowers any time of the year, you can pay a visit to these Kobe and Gigi murals around Los Angeles.
1. Studio City
Who made it? Artist Art Gozukuchikyan aka ArToon.
Where do I go? 11467 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. See it on Google maps.
2. South La Cienega
Who made it? Artist Art Gozukuchikyan aka ArToon.
Where do I go? 2450 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034. See it on Google maps.
4. Melrose Avenue
Who made it? Painter and designer @paintedprophet
Where do I go? 7751 1/2 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
5. Downtown L.A.
Who made it? Painter and tattoo artist @sloe_motions
Where do I go? 400 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. See it on Google Maps.
6. Mid-City
Who made it? Venice-based muralist Jules Muck.
Where do I go? 4566 Pickford St, Los Angeles, CA 90019. See it on Google maps.
7. Boyle Heights
Who made it? L.A.-based sign painter @downtowndaniel.
Where do I go? 2471 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023. See it on Google maps.
8. Downtown L.A.
Who made it? L.A-based artist Chris Chanyang Shim.
Where do I go? 800 E. 4th St., Los Angeles 90013. See it on Google maps.
9. Costa Mesa
Who made it? Artist Tykewitnesawr.
Where do I go? 739 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. See it on Google maps.
10. S Main St
Who made it? L.A. artist and massive Laker fan @sloe_motions
Where do I go? 1361 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. See it on Google maps.
11. The Argyle Hollywood
Who made it? Creative director, art director, and painter @kate.jjj
Where do I go? 1600 Argyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028. See it on Google maps.
If you have any to add or know of any that have been covered, email us at la@secretmedianetwork.com. or check out www.kobemural.com.