Winston Smith Assassinated Sticker in Uptown Minneapolis

A sticker reading "WinstonSmithWasAssassinated.com" is on a rusted metal surface in Uptown Minneapolis.
A sticker reading "WinstonSmithWasAssassinated.com" is affixed to a rusted metal surface in Uptown Minneapolis. This sticker references Winston Smith, who was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, and Deona Marie, who died when a vehicle drove through protest barricades. These events occurred in the context of protests and unrest in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The sticker serves as a memorial and a form of protest, reflecting the broader social and political climate of the time.
Photo taken in June 2021.
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