Uptown Theater, Minneapolis: ‘Silence = Violence’ Boards

The Uptown Theater in Uptown Minneapolis, a historic cinema, was boarded up in May 2020 during the widespread protests following the murder of George Floyd. Plywood panels covering the theater's facade display messages such as "Silence = Violence" and "Wake Up White People," reflecting the calls for racial justice during the Minneapolis Uprising. The theater's marquee also conveyed messages like "ITS OVER" and "GO HOME," addressing the public unrest. These temporary installations transformed the prominent neighborhood landmark into a canvas for public expression and a symbol of the era's social and political climate.