Rainbow BLM Sticker
An oval sticker on a rounded bike rack with black bubble letters “BLM”. The spaces in the letter B and between the legs of the M create hearts. Another small black heart is between the L and the M.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Nicole Petersen
UAM-GF_2079
349 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, USA
BIPOC LIVES MATTER
Written in sharpie on a wooden bench outside of a coffee shop, "BIPOC LGBTQ2IA+ LIVES MATTER".
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Emily Magyar
UAM-GF_2165
1462 N Milwaukee, Ave., Chicago, Iliinois, USA
Black Lives Matter Street Mural, Fresno, CA
Black Lives Matter The Valley is painted in colorful letters on the pavement. "Black" is painted in yellow, "Lives" is painted in yellow/white/purple/black stripes, "Matter" is painted in red/orange/yellow/green/blue/purple, and "The Valley" is painted in white.
<a href="https://kmph.com/news/local/june-18th-is-black-lives-matter-day-in-fresno">DJ Kay Rich</a> with the help of volunteers
<p><span>The Black Lives Matter Street mural in Fresno, CA, was a sanctioned project organized by the Fresno City Council and created by a team of local artists. The rights to the work go to DJ Kay Rich, who worked with a team of artists and volunteers to sketch out the design, prepare the surface of the street, and paint the mural over several days. The words "Black Lives Matter" are written in large, strong characters on the mural, which is surrounded by vibrant motifs drawn from the Central Valley's agricultural past. The project received strong community support and has since established itself as a well-known landmark in Fresno's downtown.</span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>It seems that the Black Lives Matter Street mural in Fresno, CA, still exists today and has not been vandalized, altered, or removed. The artwork seems to be maintained by the Fresno City Council, which also frequently cleans and maintains the street's surface to ensure its visibility and good condition. If this is the case, it is fantastic news that the council can uphold it and not let the community's hard work go to waste. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The Black Lives Matter Street mural in Fresno, CA was created during a period of nationwide protests police brutality, and systemic racism. Located on Fulton Street, a main downtown thoroughfare, it sits near the courthouse and police department, lending particular significance to the message it conveys. Other street murals promoting social justice and equity were also created in Fresno around the same time, emphasizing the community's rallying cry for change. The mural serves as a powerful symbol of the ongoing fight for civil rights and the need to continue working toward a more just and equitable society.</span> <span> <br /><br /></span>Researched by the Urban Art Mapping Team</p>
<br />Image <a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ea1nwFxWsAI-MQY?format=jpg&name=medium">URL</a><br /><br />Tweet by <a href="https://twitter.com/Kirsten_TV/status/1273788355671552000?s=20">Kirsten Mitchell</a> on June 18, 2020
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Artist: DJ Kay Rich
Photographer: Josh Conder
36.739272, -119.785115
Protest signs and artwork on the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence, Date: 09 November 2020
Protest signs and posters on the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence, located on the north side of Lafayette Park in Washington D.C.
There’s an image of Rosie the Riveter and it reads “Grab Him By The Ballot!” and “ RN From VA” There are other words and statements written on the poster to look like tattoos that read” “Because Science” “USA” “Science [over] fear” and “Fauci”.
Multiple posters read “Become ungovernable!” “You’re Fired!” “The Whole World is Dancing!” “LIBERTY and JUSTICE for ALL not some” “Black Mental Health Matters” “To the left, to the left! Everything you own in the box to the left!” “AmeriKKKa” “You Didn’t Win The People’s Vote In 2016 Either And It Took 4 Years To Get You Out!” “I Love BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Women, Immigrant, and Human Rights So I Vote” “Love Each Other And remember kids… ACAB”
There is a stylized drawn image of Donald Trump with an orange background, and it reads “Bye Don” and there is a sticker that reads “Dude Gotta Go Biden Harris 2020”
There is a poster that holds an eviction notice that reads “! Eviction NOTICE ! To: Donald J Trump We are terminating your tenancy and want to evict you from the following property: The White House (1600 Pennsylvania Ave) Our reason for evicting you is because YOU LOST! You must move from the property or remedy our reason for evicting you by the following date: January 20th, 2021. If you do not agree with this eviction notice you have the right to legal advice and may contact a lawyer. Name of Owner or Agent: Joe Biden Address of Owner or Agent: Soon to be 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Telephone Number: (202) 456 – 1111 Signature Joe Biden Date: November 7th, 2020”
There is a small cardboard figure of Donald Trump that reads “iLeARn tHE LaNgUGe![sic] #tinytrump”
Another poster reads “We Voted You’re Out!” with an image of Donald Trump and there is a speech bubble that reads “I’m Fired” and a “Biden Harris 2020” sticker.
There is a poster that has a drawing of Donald Trump and his hair is “flying off” and it reads “Guess He Lost It”
Another poster reads “Current Resident: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave EVICTED You Have 73 Days to get Your Shit and Clear Out”
The Black Lives Matter Memorial fence was a temporary chainlink fence installed in the area north of Lafayette Park and the White House from June 2, 2020, until January 30, 2021. The fence prevented public access to the area, and it also served as an important site of protest and self-expression.
Activist Nadine Seiler played a crucial role in protecting and caring for the fence, along with Karen Irwin and other activists in a loosely-formed group informally known as the "Guardians of the Fence." Nadine Seiler and Aliza Leventhal systematically documented the fence over the course of months, and Seiler became the de facto curator of the fence.
Additional information:
Library of Congress blog post "Protest Preserved: Signs from D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence"
D.C. Public Library Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Artifact Collection”
Urban Art Mapping
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Photographer: Aliza Leventhal
H Street NW and 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C., USA
Protest signs and artwork on the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence, Date: 14 November 2020
Protest signs and posters on the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence, located on the north side of Lafayette Park in Washington D.C.
There is a deflated balloon of Trump which is on a poster, and it reads “#BabyGate” then has makeshift bars that read “Bunker Baby” that are on the balloon. Next to this is a red poster that reads “Vote Bunker Baby OUT.” A cardboard poster reads “AKA IN The White House PERIOD.”
A white poster reads “Say His Name: Daniel Prudei Murdered by RPD 3/31/2020 We Will Never Forget ” There is a cardboard poster that reads “JOE 2020 New Era” and this is inside the drawn blue circle. Another cardboard poster reads “Joe Biden |Kamala Harris |AOC |Bernie Sanders! DEMOCRACY WON ! THE PEOPLE WON! THE USA WON!” There is a statement on the fence that was created by small pieces of paper and reads “WE KEEP US SAFE” where “We Keep” is in orange “Us” is in blue and “Safe” is in white.
And a poster that reads “You Didn’t Win The People’s Vote In 2016 Either And It Took 4 Years To Get You Out!” it shows that many posters have been torn down from the fence as well. There is a poster that is lying on the ground that reads “Vote!” and there are words that have been written on the poster in white paint and black marker that read “Harm Reduction for Whom??” “#Oust [Rodrigo] Duterte + [Donald] Trump!” “Laban! Makibaka! [illegible] Go Beyond Electoral Politics”
Next to this is a black poster with yellow spray paint that is still hanging on the fence and reads “Black Men + [illegible] Black Lives” and there seems to be an image of a pig that was drawn. A cardboard poster reads “We The People VOTEd OUT Bunker B*tch (And [which is crossed out] Now, All The Other Racists.) @AudraKim Jun 7, 2020.”
Two glass windows have tape that has the LGBTQIA+ colors across it. Then there are different images of people protesting that have been cut out from newspaper articles. The word “Bye” is spelled out in green and yellow tape and has been repeated fifteen times on the glass.
There is a square box that reads “Trade” on the glass. Two posters read “Black Trans Lives Matter” and “ Hate Won't Make Us Great Vote Blue” and there is a checked mark in a box drawn on the poster.
The Black Lives Matter Memorial fence was a temporary chainlink fence installed in the area north of Lafayette Park and the White House from June 2, 2020, until January 30, 2021. The fence prevented public access to the area, and it also served as an important site of protest and self-expression.
Activist Nadine Seiler played a crucial role in protecting and caring for the fence, along with Karen Irwin and other activists in a loosely-formed group informally known as the "Guardians of the Fence." Nadine Seiler and Aliza Leventhal systematically documented the fence over the course of months, and Seiler became the de facto curator of the fence.
Additional information:
Library of Congress blog post "Protest Preserved: Signs from D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence"
D.C. Public Library Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Artifact Collection”
Urban Art Mapping
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Photographer: Aliza Leventhal
H Street NW and 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C., USA