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
Kroll Must Go
Several posters in blue and white showing an image of Bob Kroll with text reading "KROLL AND HIS MPD UNION MUST GO." Two of the posters have "Racist Coward" written on Kroll's forehead.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Soren Hoeger-Lerdal
Minnesota
UAM-GF_0033
38th and Chicago
Please I Can't Breathe, Private Residence Garage Mural
A private residence in South Minneapolis created a mural on their garage. This mural was painted using a yellow and orange radiating wash for the background. The black text reads “please please please I can’t breathe please man I can’t breathe,” which were some of George Floyd’s last words before he was murdered by police.
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1854
Near 36th and 13th Ave S, South Minneapolis, MN, USA
Make Them Pay, Stop Sign
The back of a stop sign has been graffitied by stenciled text reading “nuke Bob Kroll” in bright green and “make them pay” in orange with white highlights.
Bob Kroll is a Minneapolis police officer and president of the police union. He has been involved in three officer shootings and many racial controversies.
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1855
Corner of 36th Street E, and 10th Ave S, South Minneapolis, MN, USA
Miniature Graffitied Police Car
A miniature police car has been created, graffitied, and smashed, mirroring the protests in South Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd. The graffiti reads “rest in power George Floyd,” “1312," “RIP,” and “ACAB.” Other graffiti is noted though are not completely legible/understood.
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1857
Near 38th Street and 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Abolish The Police Sign
A blue sign is nailed to a residential fence reading “abolish the police.” The text is written in black and two red drops of blood are noted first before the word “abolish” and after “the.”
This piece is at the same residence as "stolen Dakota land" sign (UAM-GF_1859).
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1858
Around 38th and 14th Ave, South Minneapolis, MN, USA
Stolen Dakota Land
A piece of wood is nailed to a residential fence and reads "this house sits on stolen Dakota land" in red paint.
This is the same house as "Abolish The Police Sign" piece (UAM-GF_1858)
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1859
Around 38th Street, and 14th Ave, South Minneapolis, MN, USA
When the Power of Love Overcomes the Love of Power
A wooden board is washed in ombre, moving from white to black. Twelve fists are raised in solidarity at varying heights. The text "when the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace" is painted on a white banner. This text is a quote from Jimi Hendrix. On the left side of the banner text reads "RIP G.F. 5.25.20."
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1861
3759 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, USA
No Cops
The words "no cops" are spray painted green and black on a traffic sign, entering George Floyd Square.
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1862
3759 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Nothing to Lose But Our Chains
The words "nothing to lose but our chains" are spray painted in orange on a traffic sign entering George Floyd Square. The "Road Closed" of the original sign are modified to read "closed to pigs" with black spray paint. "Antifa 20" are additionally noted on the bottom panel of the sign. The "A's" in Antifa are created using the anarchy symbol. Signs are also posted on the traffic sign.
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1863
3759 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, USA