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
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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
We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest
Painted on a yellow panel of plywood covering a door, orange, pink and purple flowers surround text reading "WE WHO BELIEVE IN FREEDOM CANNOT REST --ELLA BAKER."
Lori Greene
Mosaic on a Stick
This building was designed Clarence W. Wigington, the first black municipal architect in the USA.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Creator: Lori Greene (@lorigreeneartist)
Photographer: Heather Shirey
UAM-GF_0002
1564 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN, USA
Change Must Come
Three panels on plywood covering windows facing a major avenue. The first panel reads "CHANGE MUST COME." The second panel is a powerful portrait of George Floyd against a solid purple background. The third panel reads "SAY HIS NAME."
Face Me Por Favor (@facemeporfavor)
See also <a href="https://georgefloydstreetart.omeka.net/items/show/1218">UAM-GF_1218</a>
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Creator: @facemeporfavor on Instagram
Photographer: Heather Shirey
MN
UAM-GF_0003
University Ave and Vandalia St, St. Paul, MN, USA
Justice for George Floyd
Painted on plywood panels covering a window, colorful flowers with text reading "Justice for George Floyd" and "LISTEN TO PEOPLE OF COLOR"
Grand Avenue Tattoo
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Christopher Brooks
Minnesota
UAM-GF_0004
42 Dale St, St. Paul, MN, USA
Mama
Simple white text reading "MAMA."
Midway Marketplace (former Walmart)
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Minnesota
UAM-GF_0005
1450 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN, USA
I Can't Breath
Large blue text reading "I Can't Breath" spray-painted on plywood on a boarded up bank.
BankCherokee
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Minnesota
UAM-GF_0006
985 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN, USA
We Fight Back
Large blue text reading "We Fight Back" (situated next to "I Can't Breathe").
BankCherokee
BankCherokee
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Minnesota
UAM-GF_0007
985 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN, USA
Painted Panels on Childcare Center
A number of images and texts covering plywood on three sides of the building. Flowers, birds, trees, and more images from the natural world with text reading "I don't know how to explain to my child what happened to Mr. George." "Justice for George Floyd," "POC WOMAN OWNED" "Standing on the side lines of love" and "BLACK LIVES MATTER"
Bright Start Childcare Center and Ananya Dance Theatre
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Minnesota
UAM-GF_0008
1197 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN, USA
Blues for George
A stenciled portrait of George Floyd's face, rendered in shades of blue.
Seitu Jones
Los Ocampo Restaurant
The artist made downloads of the stencil available for others to use. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yiyXy7Ax9b7X64YXaXBzAdIsKObSW_j4?fbclid=IwAR1jUfq_mu5lxQGa-By9N12g7DEscrhTJYoahorSYzQ8LfqP5c0gqw-yIe8
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Seitu Jones (https://seitujonesstudio.com/)
Minnesota
UAM-GF_0009
615 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USA
RIP Floyd BLM
Bold black text reading RIP FLOYD BLM, with white shadows and dripping red blood. Painted on plywood covering windows of an used auto shop.
Rockstar Automotive
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Minnesota
Throw Up
UAM-GF_0010
1205 University Avenue W, St. Paul, MN, USA