"Fontes painted over 400 murals in the Bay Area, including 'Giraphics,' a family of seven giraffes he completed in 1983 after being inspired by the 'jungle-like land tucked under the concrete maze' of I-580."
"He claimed to be behind the tallest mural in San Francisco: 'Salud! The Bethany Senior Center,' which he painted in 1997 as part of the 21st Street Mural Project in the Mission, stretching almost 100 feet tall and 75 feet wide."
Dan Fontes, an influential Oakland artist known for his animal murals and historic sculptures, died at 67 after a long cancer battle. He created over 400 murals in the Bay Area, including notable works like 'Giraphics' and 'Animurals.' Fontes was also recognized for the tallest mural in San Francisco, 'Salud! The Bethany Senior Center.' He was a longtime board member of the Pacific Pinball Museum, where he contributed significant wall art. Fontes had a passion for California's history and collected various memorabilia throughout his life.
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