Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture
Discover Art on Delmar
A New Vision For Delmar!
Innovation and Diversity are at the center of this historic corridor. Art isn’t confined to galleries, it lives on the walls, in public spaces and in everyday experiences of the 8 neighborhoods that surround Delmar Main Street.
From large-scale murals to sculptural installations, each piece tells a story, inviting you to expolore, reflect and connect.
Arts And Culture Directory
Dietrich Klinge
Timeless Forms in Bronze
At 5080 Delmar Blvd., German sculptor Dietrich Klinge presents powerful bronze figures that feel both ancient and modern.
Grosser PfuBrub (2000) – A towering, textured figure that challenges ideas of strength and permanence.
Polyante (2001) – A striking form with raw, carved detail that blurs the line between wood and metal.
These works invite viewers to slow down and consider the human form through time, material, and memory.
Jamie Bonfiglio
Arts Meets Innovation
At 5127 Delmar Blvd., Jamie Bonfiglio brings color and storytelling together in:
Satellites for a Sustainable Future (2024) – A towering, textured figure that challenges ideas of strength and permanence.
This vibrant mural explores how technology—like satellite data—supports communities, from urban farming to future STEM careers.
Aleida Ruelas Hertel
Stories of Migration & Connection
Building Bridges (2021) at 5887 Delmar Blvd. created by Aleida Ruelas Hertel and collaborators, this mural uses monarch butterflies and cultural symbols to reflect shared journeys, resilience, and unity across communities.
Janet Lofquist
Designing Community
Hive(2009)Â This sculptural installation at 6007 Delmar Blvd.
by Janet Lofquist symbolizes growth and collaboration through a honeycomb-inspired design—reflecting how communities come together to build something stronger.
Ron Fondaw
Where Art, Light, and Movement Meet
Vertcal Loop (2003) Ron Fondaw creates a playful, illuminated experience with towering sculptures representing music, dance, literature, and visual art—bringing the corridor to life day and night.
