The Portrait of Derrick Hayes mural is a large mural on Franklin Street near 14th. It was painted in 2017 by Troy Lovegates.

“Been spending the holidays in downtown Oakland way up on a lift …. painting a mural of Derrick Hayes an Oakland local who sells newspapers around Piedmont Ave in the morning and roams around the city on his bicycle visiting friends in the afternoon …. thanks to @athenbgallery for facilitating this project …" 1

Derrick Hayes died December 9, 2024. 2

Links and References

  1. Portrait of Derrick Hayes pixelbarry.com
  2. Remembering Derrick Hayes, Street Spirit vendor and activist for his unhoused neighbors and friends Oaklandside January 3, 2025