Title
Artists for George
Coverage
3759 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Description
A memorial to George Floyd at the intersection of his murder at 38th and Chicago in South Minneapolis surrounded by potted plant, stuffed animals and cut flower bouquets. A cardboard sign reads in black Sharpie lettering "Artists for George." Behind the foreground, other memorials and chalk drawings are visible nearby. A flowerbed, painted black, reads "No Justice No Peace" in bold white painted lettering.
Source
The photographer stood outside of Cup Foods in order to take this image. Cup Foods was the corner store that had called the police to accuse Floyd of attempting to make a purchase with a counterfeit bill, ultimately leading to the fatal confrontation that resulted in his death.
Rights
Photographer: Evy Envgrav
Publisher
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
Date
Contributor
F.S.
Identifier
UAM-GF_1768
Original Format
Memorial
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