November 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.

November 2021 — Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"

November 2021 — A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.

November 2021 — A dumpster with "Winston Smith" written on it. Smith was shot and killed by a federal task force on top of the parking garage across the street.

November 2021 — Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis

November 2021 — People walk past Seven Points mall in Uptown Minneapolis the day before the election.

November 2021 — The corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Deona Marie written on boards around the Seven Points Mall. Deona Marie, a protester, was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades setup by those demonstrating over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith ten days prior.

October 2021 — A poster from “mpls is us” regarding information on the November 2nd election.

October 2021 — A Minneapolis Police squad drives down Minnehaha Ave as Open Streets finishes up.

October 2021 — “Riots Work Ya Nerds” graffiti seen during Open Streets Minnehaha.

October 2021 — Post office construction beginning on Lake Street Station. The garage portion will remain.

October 2021 — ACAB, Fuck Your Property, CRG=GI JOKE written on barricades outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June 2021.

October 2021 — "Justice 4 George" yarn art on fencing at Lake Country School in South Minneapolis.

October 2021 — An Abolish The Police sticker on a No Turn on Red sign in Uptown Minneapolis.

October 2021 — "Outreach" workers walking in Uptown Minneapolis.

October 2021 — "Winston Smith was assassinated. Say his name" written on a bridge in South Minneapolis.

October 2021 — The USPS branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The post office moved into the former K-Mart after the 2 nearby branches burned down.

October 2021 — Outside of the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd. New security fencing and wrap installed.

October 2021 — Increased security at the parking garage on Lake and Girard Avenue the day prior to county attorney announcing no charges will be filed against officers who shot and killed Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021. The officers were part of a federal task force who says they were serving a warrant.

October 2021 — Graffiti on the side of concrete barricades that surround the parking garage that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021. CRG=GI Joke. CRG refers to private security company Conflict Resolution Group.

October 2021 — Graffiti on concrete barriers around the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021 by law enforcement.

October 2021 — Warming shelters at the Minneapolis Impound Lot. The city removed them from George Floyd Square on June 3rd.

October 2021 — Graffiti reading "Burn this shit down" written in South Minneapolis on the 4 month anniversary of the death of Winston Smith.

October 2021 — Seven Points Mall at Hennepin and Lake covered in boards. One board reading "Deona Marie", Deona Marie was killed on June 13th, 2021 when a man drove through barricades put in place by protesters.

September 2021 — Revolution written on a wall of a building in downtown Minneapolis.

September 2021 — "Be Kind... Stay Brave!" We are all George Floyd" written on the side of a building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.

September 2021 — "George Floyd" written on a retaining wall in South Minneapolis.

September 2021 — Moon Palace Books storefront a few doors down from the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

September 2021 — Overgrowth outside a former United States Post Office in South Minneapolis. The Post Office was destroyed during unrest over the murder of George Floyd.

September 2021 — A sign leading to the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.

August 2021 — A "Welcome to Minneapolis" sticker on a bench in Minneapolis.

August 2021 — "Stop The Cover Up" painted on a concrete barrier outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement.

August 2021 — Storefronts still covered in murals on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

August 2021 — A car wash across the street from the Minneapolis police fifth precinct.

August 2021 — The Coliseum Building on East Lake Street.

August 2021 — "Defund Police Please?" written on a street curb in South Minneapolis.

August 2021 — "Abolish Prisons" written on a bridge in South Minneapolis.

August 2021 — "Fuck Proud Boys" and "ACAB" written under a bridge in South Minneapolis.

July 2021 — A sign that reads "Wince Way" behind the newly installed security fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp and Wince Marie Garden.

July 2021 — Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

July 2021 — Winston written on the side of the building next to the Deona Marie memorial.

July 2021 — "Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever" written in chalk near where Winston Smith was killed.

July 2021 — The top of the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed in. Winston Smith was killed by Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriffs officers who were part of a Federal Task Force on June 3rd. 

On June 10th, Deona Marie was killed when a protester drove his vehicle through barricades setup to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith.

June 2021 — Graffiti on top of the parking ramp at Lake & Girard. Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

June 2021 — A Minneapolis Police squad car drives over "Abolish The Police" graffiti on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

June 2021 — Minneapolis police on Hennepin Ave and Lake Street near where protesters have been holding space after the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Protester holds up Black Lives Matter flag while marching down Lake Street during a march following the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.