Creator
Cadex Herrera; Xena Goldman; Greta McLain with Maria Javier; Niko Alexander; Pablo Helm Hernandez; Rachel Breen
Title
I Can Breathe Now
Coverage
38th and Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Description
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.
Source
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 defaced on October 6, 2020.
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 defaced on October 6, 2020.
Rights
Photograph by Lisa Keith
Art by Cadex Herrera (lead); Xena Goldman; Greta McLain with Maria Javier; Niko Alexander; Pablo Helm Hernandez; Rachel Breen
Art by Cadex Herrera (lead); Xena Goldman; Greta McLain with Maria Javier; Niko Alexander; Pablo Helm Hernandez; Rachel Breen
Publisher
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
Date
Contributor
HS
Identifier
UAM-GF_1723
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