Ghandi Mahal Minority Owned and George Floyd signs (and subsequent destruction)
An image of Ghandi Mahal with a Minority Owned and Justice for George Floyd sign on May 28, 2020. The building was destroyed on May 28th. The second photo showing destruction of the building dates from June 1, 2020.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographs by Lisa Keith.
UAM-GF_1729
3009 27th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
I Can Breathe Now
George Floyd, I Can't Breathe, Say Their Names
A large mural with the image of George Floyd at the center, flanked by text reading "George Floyd." The letters are filled with small figures seen with fists raised in protest. Behind Floyd's head is a large sunflower. At the center of the sunflower there is text reading "Say Our Names" followed by the names of others who were killed in acts of police violence.
Xena Goldman; Cadex Herrera; Greta McLain with Maria Javier; Niko Alexander; Pablo Helm Hernandez; Rachel Breen
<a href="https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/twin-cities-artists-honor-george-floyd/89-5d72e5a1-c1cb-4076-ab7c-6f240bfee498">This work has served as an active site for memorializing for some community members.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.startribune.com/mural-raises-concerns-about-representation-in-art-after-george-floyd-s-killing/571660341/">Some community members expressed concerns that this mural did not center Black voices and experiences.</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=hZcyRhADvzU&feature=emb_logo">Artists and activists voiced concerns about this mural.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/2020/08/19/george-floyd-mural-defaced-suspect-apprehended-by-volunteer-security/">The piece was defaced on August 18, 2020.</a><br /><br />This piece was defaced on October 6, 2020.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Creators: Xena Goldman (@xenadecia); Cadex Herrera (@cadexherrera); Greta McLain (@gretamclain) with Maria Javier; Niko Alexander; Pablo Helm Hernandez; Rachel Breen
Photographer: @kinglybingly
UAM-GF-0001
38th and Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
They're Going to Kill Me
Amid an arrangement of flowers, signs, and balloons, a sign reading “They’re going to kill me” stands propped against a street light. The sign was created using wood painted black and the text is white. “They’re going to kill me” are among some of the last things Geoge Floyd said before his murder.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1799
38th Street and Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA