Artist draws Winston Smith memorial on Minneapolis pavement

Artist Deona Marie Knajdek draws a memorial on pavement in Uptown Minneapolis for Winston Smith.
Artist Deona Marie Knajdek draws a memorial on pavement in Uptown Minneapolis for Winston Smith.

An artist creates a memorial drawing on the pavement outside the parking garage where Winston Smith died on June 3rd. The drawing is a tribute to Smith, who was killed by law enforcement officers. The event occurred in Uptown Minneapolis, a neighborhood that has seen significant protests and activism following Smith's death and other incidents.

Photo taken in June 2021.

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