I Can Breathe Now
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.
Cadex Herrera; Xena Goldman; Greta McLain with Maria Javier; Niko Alexander; Pablo Helm Hernandez; Rachel Breen
This work has served as an active site for memorializing for some community members.
Some community members expressed concerns that this mural did not center Black voices and experiences.
Artists and activists voiced concerns about this mural.
The piece was defaced on August 18, 2020.
This piece was defacedĀ on October 6, 2020.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=2020-06-15">2020-06-15</a>
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Photograph by Lisa Keith
Art by Cadex Herrera (lead); Xena Goldman; Greta McLain with Maria Javier; Niko Alexander; Pablo Helm Hernandez; Rachel Breen
UAM-GF_1723
38th and Chicago 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 defacedĀ on October 6, 2020.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
<a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=2020-05-28">2020-05-28</a>
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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