Murals across Minneapolis: North Loop, Lake Street, Midtown Greenway
Minneapolis, MN
This set documents murals and graffiti across Minneapolis. From the North Loop to Lake Street to the Midtown Greenway and beyond.
13 photos
March 29, 2026 — A vibrant mural featuring cartoonish characters and the text "612 Lake Street" adorns a purple wall in an alleyway in Uptown Minneapolis.
This mural is located on Lagoon Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, a commercial and entertainment district. The artwork serves as a visual landmark and reflects the area's dynamic urban character, contributing to the street art landscape of the Twin Cities.October 5, 2025 — A mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis covers a brick wall with colorful graffiti-style lettering, cartoon figures, and a hand-painted Martin Luther King Jr. quote reading, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” The work is identified as a mural by Shane Anderson and appears in a commercial alley marked by a customer parking sign. The composition combines street art imagery with the civil rights leader’s words, placing the quote within a dense urban mural setting.September 9, 2025 — A mural by artist Gulsan Osman, featuring a black cat, is illuminated at night on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This artwork is one of many murals that emerged across the city, particularly along commercial corridors like Lake Street, following the 2020 civil unrest. Located in the Uptown Minneapolis area, the mural contributes to the vibrant street art landscape that reflects community resilience and identity. The presence of nearby businesses, including a package delivery service to Central American countries, underscores the diverse cultural fabric of this urban commercial district.July 6, 2025 — The Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince is located at the corner of West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. This public artwork, featuring Prince's likeness, a white dove, and his birth and death years (1958-2016), was created shortly after his passing in 2016. Reports indicate it was originally planned as a "get well" tribute during an earlier period of his illness. The mural stands as a significant cultural memorial to the Minneapolis-born musician, reflecting the city's enduring connection to its celebrated artist.March 24, 2024 — The 4th St Saloon, a long-standing bar on West Broadway in North Minneapolis, is shown shortly before its permanent closure. After 37 years of operation, the establishment held a farewell event, marking the end of its tenure as a community gathering place. The building features a prominent mural celebrating North Minneapolis, reflecting the cultural identity of the neighborhood. Its closing represents a shift in the local business landscape of the area.March 24, 2024 — Heavy snowfall outside the 4th Street Saloon in North Minneapolis.March 10, 2024 — A vibrant graffiti mural honoring Minnesota Twins legend Kirby Puckett is displayed on a concrete block wall along Emerson Avenue South in Minneapolis. The artwork features Puckett's iconic number 34 jersey, set against a backdrop that includes a city skyline silhouette and colorful abstract lettering, with the year '1993' visible as part of the design. Kirby Puckett, a beloved Hall of Fame outfielder, played his entire career for the Minnesota Twins from 1984 to 1995, leading the team to two World Series championships. This mural serves as a public tribute to his legacy and impact on Minneapolis sports culture. This photograph was taken in March 2024.November 3, 2023 — A vibrant mural adorns the exterior of New York Plaza on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, photographed on November 3rd, 2023. The artwork features a procession of figures, rendered in bold colors and patterns, suggesting a narrative of community and cultural heritage. This mural is located in a commercial district that has historically been a hub for diverse businesses and cultural expression. The "New York Plaza" sign indicates a commercial or mixed-use development, with "Hufan Restaurant & Cafe" visible below the mural, highlighting the ongoing use of the space for commerce and community gathering.November 3, 2023 — A large mural featuring the word "PALESTINE" in bold lettering is visible on a wall in Minneapolis. The artwork incorporates imagery of a trumpet player and a raised fist, alongside the colors of the Palestinian flag. The mural was documented in November 2023 on Lake Street, a prominent commercial corridor in the city.November 3, 2023 — A mural depicting cyclists adorns a building along the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis. This 5.7-mile paved trail, established on a former railroad corridor, serves as a critical piece of active transportation infrastructure connecting city neighborhoods. The mural, completed by November 3rd, 2023, reflects the Greenway's primary use for biking and walking, transforming an industrial corridor into a valued community asset. The trail's development highlights the ongoing significance of Minneapolis's public spaces for transportation and recreation.October 26, 2023 — Floyd's 99 Barbershop at 424 Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood is visible, with the text "FREE SPIRIT BUILDING" above its entrance. A mural of musician Prince is painted on the adjacent brick wall. The barbershop offers cuts, color, and shaves. The building's architecture features brickwork and large windows. The mural honors the Minneapolis-born artist Prince. The North Loop is a historic warehouse district that has undergone redevelopment. This image was taken at night, with wet streets reflecting streetlights and neon signs.October 6, 2023 — Graffiti art by DAESK adorns a building on Emerson Avenue South in Uptown Minneapolis, photographed in October 2023. The artwork features bold lettering and abstract elements, with a prominent blue and grey design on the right and vibrant, multi-colored graffiti on the left. This location in Uptown Minneapolis has been a site for artistic expression, including murals and graffiti, reflecting the neighborhood's dynamic cultural landscape. The presence of such art can be linked to the broader context of urban art movements and community identity in Minneapolis.November 8, 2021 — This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze, whose murals brighten the service corridors behind Hennepin Avenue’s bars, restaurants, and small storefronts. The deep colors, stylized florals, and swirling patterns contrast sharply with the utilitarian yellow brick wall opposite, highlighting the way Minneapolis’ alleys often double as informal public art galleries. Puddles from a recent rain reflect the overhead security lights, adding texture to a space normally overlooked in the bustle of Uptown’s nightlife.
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