The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Abstract shapes, arms, and legs bust out from a television set, moving dynamically through space on this large mural that wraps around the side of the storefront.
@shadepratt; Shade Pratt
From the artist's Instagram: "“The Revolution will not be Televised”
You will not be able to stay home.
You will not be able to plug in.
The revolution will not come to you.
This piece was inspired by the poet and musician Gill-Scott Heron.
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The news is a curated platform, designed to tell a story. What is being reported, what you are hearing and watching is not “the Revolution.”
[The first change that takes place is in your mind. You have to change your mind before you change the way you live and the way you move. The thing that’s going to change people is something that nobody will ever be able to capture on film. It’s just something that you see and you’ll think, "Oh I’m on the wrong page," or “I’m on the right page but the wrong note. And I’ve got to get in sync with everyone else to find out what’s happening in this country."]
- Gill-Scott Heron" Posted on July 1, 2020.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCGsWEdnFcn/
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Art by @shadepratt; Photograph by Sally Pemberton
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605 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Right Side of History
A small wooden heart with text written in read, reading "Stay on the Right Side of History." This is tied with twine to the guardrail of the bridge, easily seen by pedestrians.
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Photograph by Sally Pemberton
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Stone Arch Bridge
Reparations Now Street Mural, Berkeley, CA
"Reparations Now!" is painted on the pavement in red, yellow, and green. These are the colors of the Pan-African flag.
<p><span>This mural was painted on Ellis Street between Prince Street and Ashby Avenue in Berkeley, California. The photographer of the image is Todd Mathews. The mural is approximately 10 feet tall and 192 feet long. The “Reparations Now!” mural was created on July 26, 2020, in response to the violence against Black Americans as well as a national call for racial equality. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The main colors on the mural are red, yellow, and green, symbolizing the Pan-African flag. The mural was sanctioned and was aided by neighbors on Ellis Street who painted the colorful letters to send out a message demanding reparations for those whose descendants were enslaved. The residents believe it was “necessary and appropriate” in the wake of such social reform. This mural was the third consecutive mural to be painted in Berkeley since the killing of George Floyd. In the previous month, students from Berkeley High School painted a “Black Lives Matter” mural on Allston Way and another mural that reads, “Ohlone Territory” on Milvia Street during a wake of protests that occurred back in March of the same year. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>One of the neighbors, Masha Albrecht, said the date of the mural's creation is on what would have been the 77th birthday of Margy Wilkinson, who lived in the middle of Ellis block. Margy was also one of the main organizers and supporters of the mural. One of the members present for the creation of this mural was a local muralist named Edythe Boone, who is an activist and educator on the issues of racism, poverty, and violence associated with young people of color. It is unclear today if the mural still exists, but it has prompted local governments to consider reparations for Black Americans, just as reparations have been made to Japanese Americans who were forced into internment camps during WWII.</span><span> </span></p>
<p>Sources</p>
<p><span>“Reparations Now Street Mural, Berkeley, CA,” </span><i><span>George Floyd & Anti-Racist Street Art</span></i><span>, </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>accessed March 14, 2023, </span><a href="https://georgefloydstreetart.omeka.net/items/show/3445"><span>https://georgefloydstreetart.omeka.net/items/show/3445</span></a><span>.</span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Taylor, Tracey. “Reparations Street Mural Now Complete on Ellis Street.” </span><i><span>Berkeleyside</span></i><span>, 4 Oct. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>2022, </span><a href="https://www.berkeleyside.org/2020/07/27/reparations-street-mural-now-complete-on-ellis-street"><span>https://www.berkeleyside.org/2020/07/27/reparations-street-mural-now-complete-on-ellis-street</span></a><span>. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Taylor, Tracey. “Berkeley Neighbors Start Work on Street Mural Calling for 'Reparations</span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Now!'.” </span><i><span>Berkeleyside</span></i><span>, 4 Aug. 2022, </span><a href="https://www.berkeleyside.org/2020/07/23/berkeley-neighbors-start-work-on-street-mural-calling-for-reparations-now"><span>https://www.berkeleyside.org/2020/07/23/berkeley-neighbors-start-work-on-street-mural-calling-for-reparations-now</span></a><span>.</span><span> </span></p>
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Photographer: Todd Mathews
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Now is the time for Justice
A panel showing a Black figure of Justice dressed in gold against a dark blue background. Text reads "Now is the time for Justice: Restatement of Lady Justice concept of blindfold, impartial, and fair judgement regardless of wealth, power, prejudice, or status."
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Photograph by Sally Pemberton
UAM-GF_1136
607 NE 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA
No Justice No Peace sticker
A small metallic sticker with the words "Justice" and "Peace" layered over "NO" (No Justice, No Peace).
Urban Art Mapping
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Photographer: Sally Pemberton
UAM-GF_2741
Lowery Hill, Minneapolis, MN, United States
I'm Gonna Love You
A dark hand a light hand are joined together. Text reads "I'm Gonna Love You Till the Stars Fall From the Sky For You and I"
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Photograph by Sally Pemberton
UAM-GF_1134
607 NE 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Housing is a Human Right
A poster plastered to the side of a utility box with text reading Hey Jacob GentriFREY: Have a Heart! Defund the Police/Tax the Rich/Fund Dignified Homes for All. HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT. A house with a heart is flanked by plants and hummingbirds.
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Photograph by Sally Pemberton
UAM-GF_1133
E Hennepin and SE 5th, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Defend Community/Hey Jacob GentriFREY
Utilizing an anti-gentrification image by Ricardo Morales, this poster includes text that reads "Hey Jacob GentriFREY: Defund the Police: Fund Dignified Homes For All: Tax the Rich & Greedy. It is pasted to the side of a City Pages box.
Ricardo Levin Morales (imagery)
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Photograph by Sally Pemberton
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Hennepin Ave and SE 5th, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Black Lives Matter Street Mural, West Seattle, WA
"Black Lives Matter" is painted in various colors on the pavement.
The mural was organized by West Seattle Art Nest and West Seattle Art for Social Justice.
Adonis Piper, Gloria Cropper, Jasmine Iona Brown, Jaymin Brown, Jolyn GC, Lashanna Williams, Raquel Stewart, Saiyana Suzumura, and Vanessa Musonwa
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Artists: Adonis Piper, Gloria Cropper, Jasmine Iona Brown, Jaymin Brown, Jolyn GC, Lashanna Williams, Raquel Stewart, Saiyana Suzumura, and Vanessa Musonwa
Photographer: West Seattle Art Nest
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Black Lives Matter Street Mural, Hudson, NY
"Black Lives Matter" is painted in pastel colors on the pavement.
The letters were outlined by artists Chris Freeman and Baju Wijono and tourism board member Chris McManus. It was then filled in by volunteers.
Chris Freeman, Baju Wijono, Chris McManus, and volunteers
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Artists: Chris Freeman, Baju Wijono, Chris McManus, and volunteers
Photographer: Alamy
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