Concrete barricades in Downtown Minneapolis display graffiti, including the phrase 'Graffiti = A Voice,' alongside construction banners for Hennepin Healthcare. These barricades, often used for security or to delineate construction zones, became a canvas for public expression during the Minneapolis Uprising, reflecting a period of civil unrest and protest. Messages such as 'ACAB' and an anarchy symbol, alongside the statement 'Graffiti = A Voice,' underscore the role of street art as a form of dissent and communication in urban environments. The presence of Mortenson Construction branding on the barricades and Hennepin Healthcare banners above suggests an active construction site where temporary infrastructure intersected with public discourse.
Photo taken in July 2020.
