Street art in Austin

Where to find street art in Austin (United States)

Austin's street art tradition dates to the late 1970s, when artists began using walls for both artistic expression and cultural protest. The scene evolved gradually from unsanctioned graffiti to a celebrated part of the city's identity, supported by local artists like Sloke One, who has been active since the early 1990s.

East Austin is the most prolific mural district, with works celebrating Hispanic and Mexican American heritage along Cesar Chavez Street and Angelina Street. South Congress Avenue hosts some of the city's most photographed pieces, including the iconic "I Love You So Much" on the façade of Jo's Coffee at 1300 S Congress Ave. Downtown is home to the largest mural: an 11-story work by Shepard Fairey and Sandra Chevrier on the façade of The LINE Austin hotel.

Active muralists including Wiley Ross, NIZ, and Rex Hamilton have produced portraits and large-scale compositions throughout multiple neighborhoods. Daniel Johnston's "Hi, How Are You" frog — painted at 408 W 21st Street — remains one of the most recognized symbols of the local creative scene. An online community map catalogs hundreds of murals across the city with self-guided walking tours.

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