One of San Francisco’s most beloved art installations is ending soon.
It’s not a museum exhibit, and it isn’t in a gallery or part of a series of sculptures that dot the waterfront. It’s not even approved by the city. The canvas of sorts is a security gate in the middle of Hayes Valley, dressed up in rotating colorful designs that have delighted neighbors and passersby for more than a decade.
The metal gate in front of artist Todd Young’s apartment at 222-220 Page St., between Laguna and Octavia streets, has been transformed with a new image each month for the past 13 years. Also known as the Gate Guy, Young has gained thousands of followers over the years and has become a fixture of the neighborhood. But he said it’s time for him and his partner to downsize. He plans to move soon and finish his last decorated gate in June…