K-Mart Murals & Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis

Former kmart store covered in graffiti
Former kmart store covered in graffiti.

The former K-Mart building on Lake Street in Minneapolis was transformed into a public art installation following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Its boarded-up facade became a canvas for large-scale murals and graffiti. These artworks emerged during a period of widespread protest and rebuilding in the city. Subsequently, the building was repurposed to house a temporary Post Office, providing essential services after two nearby postal facilities were damaged.

Taken August 2020

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