Power to the People
Large, block, capital letters saying “Power to the People” dominate this mural. The letters of the word “people” also serve as a platform for four multi-racial figures to stand on, holding their right fist up in solidarity. The figures are wearing different colored clothing and hats, from right to left, red, green, purple, and yellow. The figures also wear alternating colored waist and arm bands associated with the other figures. The red clothed figures wears a purple waist band and arm bands with their waist band featuring the letter “w.” The green clothed figure also wears a purple waist band and arm bands with their waist band featuring the letter “o.” The purple clothed figure wears a yellow waist band and arm bands with their waist band featuring the letter “r.” Lastly, the yellow clothed figure wears a green waist band and arm bands with their waist band featuring the letter “e.” Together these letter spell the artist’s name “Wore.” The background of the mural is washed in red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag. The artist’s handle @wore_one appears on the left corner of the mural and his signature “Wore!” is seen near the left, yellow dressed figure’s feet.
This mural was created as part of the project Shared Freedom Protest Art 2020 which took place in the East Village section of Manhattan from September 13th- November 3rd.
Wore One
@wore_one
Kurt Boone Street Art Plywood Photo Collection
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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UAM-GF_1744
First Street Green Park 33 East 1st Street NY NY
SOS- Same Old Shit
A Black soldier sits in the center of this mural behind a grey wash, his gaze penetrating the viewer. He wears a camo helmet with text saying, “war is hell.” The mural is split into two different times, 1970 (on the left) and 2020 (on the right). Red and green tubes flow from the man to different societal and political issues within each time period on their respective sides of the mural. On the left 1970’s side, grey washed text boxes read “end the war in Vietnam,” “equal equality,” and “civil rights.” The artist’s handles @sjk_171 and @mike_171 are also present. On the right 2020’s side, grey washed text boxes read “black lives matter,” “vote,” and “do the right thing.” The artist’s signatures “SJK 171” and “Mike 171” are present. The text uniting the two sides sit above and below the solider. The top text reads “S.O.S” and underneath “same old shit.” The bottom text reads “common-unity” and underneath “New York City.” This mural is a collaborative piece between two artists commenting on the similar political and societal issues black individuals face in American present and past.
This mural was created as part of the project Shared Freedom Protest Art 2020 which took place in the East Village section of Manhattan from September 13th- November 3rd.
@sjk_171 and @mike_171
Kurt Boone Street Art Plywood Photo Collection
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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UAM-GF_1745
First Street Green Park 33 East 1st Street NY NY
Hate is Not Welcome Here and Spread Kindness Traffic Barricade
Two cement traffic blockades feature bold script surrounded by floral and brick motifs. The floral motif covers the top half while the red brick covers the bottom half. The right blockade reads "spread kindness" and the left reads "hate is not welcome here." The text is in all capitals, suggesting the importance of the message. The flowers appear to be roses, peonies, and an unidentified tiny five petal flower. The flowers are multicolored including pink, orange- red, blue, purple, and yellow. Green vegetation surrounds the flowers and spills over the painted brick.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1797
St. Croix Trail N, Stillwater, Minnesota, USA
Acrostic Poem "Floyd"
Surrounded by flowers and other tributes at George Floyd square, an acrostic poem appears using “Floyd.” The vertical letting of “Floyd” is orange outlined in yellow and the following text emerging from “Floyd” are yellow. Reading top to bottom the poem reads: “From tragedy, Love must prevail, Our Cry..., Your tragedy, Demands, Change.” The word “change” breaks from the acrostic structure and this change is noted by the artist changing the text color to green. This poem was painted on the street directly next to where George Floyd was murdered. A red, velvet rope marks the sacred space where he died.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_1798
Chicago Ave and E 38th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Black Lives Matter Garage Mural
Private residence parking garage door with stylized text reading “Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. See, respect, treasure and protect Black lives.” Philo is written on the slant of the ‘s’ in ‘lives’.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Nicole Petersen
UAM-GF_2075
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Bob Kroll “Butthole” Plaque
The sign is a no parking sign showing a capital letter “P” with a red circle with a diagonal dash through it. Affixed over the “P” of the sign is a clear plaque with a monotone image of the bust of former Minneapolis police lieutenant Bob Kroll. On his head are red sparkly horns typical of devil iconography. Below Kroll’s bust in all capital letters is the word “Butthole,” which is possibly a play on rhyming Bob Kroll’s name. This is located in the vicinity of the Minneapolis Police Officers Federation building.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Nicole Petersen
UAM-GF_2076
824 18th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Justice for Daunte Wright Memorial
In large red and green lettering the words "Justice for Daunte Wright" have been written in the street next to the memorial for George Floyd outside of the Cup Foods at 38th and Chicago - George Floyd Square - in Minneapolis. Flowers and candles in cups form a wreath around the words.
George Floyd Square
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Rebekah Coffman
UAM-GF_2198
George Floyd Square, South Minneapolis, MN, USA
Know Justice, No Street
Bubble letters in green, purple, light blue, and blue chalk reading "Know Justice" and below that "No Street."
George Floyd Square
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Rebekah Coffman
UAM-GF_2202
George Floyd Square, 38th and Chicago, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Bus Stop at George Floyd Square
Graffiti and flyers on a bus stop at George Floyd Square. Weathered newspaper headlines that were pasted are on the right and BLM in black letters is covering older graffiti in white and red. A sticker can be seen as well. Finally, a poster reading "This Space Matters" has been affixed to the bus stop as well.
George Floyd Square
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Rebekah Coffman
UAM-GF_2203
George Floyd Square, 38th and Chicago, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Daunte Wright Memorial
Memorials erected for Daunte Wright at the scene of his death. A large sculpture of a raised fist, written tributes, flowers, candles, and other mementos are seen.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Photographer: Rebekah Coffman
UAM-GF_2229
Kathrene Dr & 63rd Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN, USA