Nothing has been the same since the tragic news broke about the terminal helicopter accident that stole a total of nine lives, including one of the city’s most cherished athletes, Kobe Bryant. Throughout his 20-season career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant managed to win more than just legendary games, championships, MVP awards, and even an Oscar — he also won over the hearts of dedicated Angelenos. Whether you grew up cheering for him or against him, there’s no denying that people across the globe recognized and adored Bryant’s Mamba Mentality and love for the game.
While this tragedy was followed by a pandemic that brought the world to a grinding halt, the beautiful tribute murals have not stopped appearing, both locally and internationally. In addition to this outpouring of love, the Orange County Board of Supervisors has designated August 24 as Kobe Bryant Day to pay tribute to the player’s contributions to the county he lived in.
Here are some of the incredible murals honoring the star player around Los Angeles and Orange County area, and where to find them. You can find the rest on this map created by Mike Asner and follow the Instagram page @KobeMural.
1. Laguna Beach
Who made it? Artist @hungfineart.
Where do I go? 1294 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. See it on Google maps.
2. Studio City
Who made it? Artist Art Gozukuchikyan aka ArToon.
Where do I go? 11467 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. See it on Google maps.
3. 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.
5-9. Melrose Avenue
Who made it? Venice-based artist and muralist @gz.jr.
Where do I go? 7753 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046. See it on Google maps.
Who made it? Long Beach-based artist JCRo.
Where do I go? 7725 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046. See it on Google maps.
Who made it? Artist @isaacpelayo
Where do I go? 4420 W Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505. See it on Google maps.
Who made it? Painter and designer @paintedprophet
Where do I go? 7751 1/2 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046. See it on Google maps.
Who made it? Graffiti artist @banditgraffiti
Where do I go? 7767 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 See it on Google maps.
Who made it? Creator Joshua Raphael McCadney (@paintedprophet)
Where do I go? 7829 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046. See it on Google maps.
10. Fairfax District
Who made it? Local artist Levi Ponce.
Where do I go? 100 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036. See it on Google maps.
11-12. 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.
Who made it? Artist @punkmetender
Where do I go? 1251 S La Brea, LA 90019 (at San Vicente)
13. Staples Center
Who made it? Sports muralist Jonas Never.
Where do I go? 1337 Lebanon St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. See it on Google maps.
14-15. Boyle Heights
Who made it? Visionary muralist Vela.
Where do I go? 2200 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033. See it on Google maps.
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.
16-17. Downtown Los Angeles
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.
Who made it? L.A.-based artist @pauldanielsart.
Where do I go? 939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. See it on Google maps.
18. Costa Mesa
Who made it? Artist Tykewitnesawr.
Where do I go? 739 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. See it on Google maps.
19. Sunset Blvd
Who made it? Venice-based muralist Jules Muck.
Where do I go? 8495 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood 90069. See it on Google maps.
20-21. Fashion District
Who made it? LA-artist @rubenrojas
Where do I go? 2101 S San Pedro St Los Angeles, CA 90011. See it on Google maps.
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.
22. South Central
Who made it? LA-artist @rubenrojas
Where do I go? 3707 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007. See it on Google maps.
23. Koreatown
Who made it? Tattoo artist @figuerstudio
Where do I go? 2377 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006. See it on Google maps.
24. 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.
25-26. Hollywood
Who made it? L.A.-based artist @isaacpelayo
Where do I go? 4420 W Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505. See it on Google maps.
Who made it? Artist and muralist @gz.jr
Where do I go? 5873 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (near @thegrovela). See it on Google maps.