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.

Photo taken in August 2020.

Photo Part Of
Minneapolis Uprising – August 2020
98 photos
Map
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
More from Minneapolis Uprising – August 2020
Protest Sign at St. Paul Capitol: Give Police to Grandmothers
Protest Sign at St. Paul Capitol: Give Police to Grandmothers
A protester holds a sign during a march at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The sign, attributed to…
Burnout Marks at Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct
Burnout Marks at Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct
Burnout marks scar the asphalt outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in Downtown Minneapolis. These tire marks are remnants of…
Downtown Minneapolis Jacob Blake Solidarity Rally
Downtown Minneapolis Jacob Blake Solidarity Rally
A protest gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake. This rally occurred…
Minneapolis police arrest looters in Downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis police arrest looters in Downtown Minneapolis
Arrests made by Minneapolis Police in downtown Minneapolis after looting broke out following false rumors of a Minneapolis Police shooting.…
Minnesota National Guard on Marquette Ave after False Rumors riot
Minnesota National Guard on Marquette Ave after False Rumors riot
Minnesota National Guard members stand on Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis following the False Rumors riot. This deployment occurred in…
Free produce, drinks, "Keep Cup Closed" sign, Cup Foods, Minneapolis
Free produce, drinks, "Keep Cup Closed" sign, Cup Foods, Minneapolis
Free produce and drinks are offered outside Cup Foods on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This distribution occurred on the day…
Nearby Photos

Built in Minneapolis

Photographs showcasing change over time

Browse by location, move through long-running series, or start with recent work.

© 1996–2026 Chad Davis