Graffiti

414 photos · 2008–2026

414 photographs tagged Graffiti, 2008–2026.

Midtown Greenway Jogger in June 2024 — A lone jogger uses the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis after a rain shower. This 5.7-mile paved trail follows the path of a former railroad line, converted into a public corridor in the late 1990s.

A colorful mural depicting George Floyd lies on the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, surrounded by candles, flowers, and plants. — A vibrant mural depicting George Floyd adorns the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, the site where he died in police custody on May 25, 2020.

DAESK1 mural featuring a loon and "Best in Minnesota" text on a building wall in north Minneapolis near a scrapyard. — A mural by graffiti artist DAESK1 adorns a building in North Minneapolis, June 2024. The artwork features a loon, a symbol of Minnesota, alongside the text "BEST IN Minnesota" and "DAESK1 CRITICAL".

The abandoned Nicollet Self Service Car Wash in Minneapolis is covered in graffiti and overgrown vegetation — The Nicollet Self Service Car Wash on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis has been abandoned for years. The structure, once a functional piece of urban infrastructure, now serves as a canvas for graffiti artists. Overgrown vegetation and puddles of water suggest a period of neglect and the encroachment of nature on the built environment.

Wundr Mural on 29th Street in Minneapolis — Art by Wundr on the side of a building on W 29th Street in South Minneapolis.

Ragstock storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis with construction barriers and orange and white traffic cones blocking the street. — Graffiti adorns the facade of Ragstock on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Fire All Cops at George Floyd Square — Graffiti reading "Fire All Cops" is visible on a dark surface at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.

Floyd's World mural on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis — A mural reading "Floyd's World" adorns a building on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.

Black Daze mural with stylized eyes and ornamental designs on a building along Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. — This mural, created by artist Black Daze, on the side of a building on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Boarded storefront on Chicago Avenue displays graffiti memorializing Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, and George Floyd in Minneapolis. — Graffiti honoring Breonna Taylor, Amir Locke, and George Floyd on the boarded-up windows of the former Sheraton Hotel on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The Hotel was used to house the homeless during the Minneapolis Uprising and has sat vacant since it was closed down.

Man on a red Ecofun Motorsport moped rides down East Lake Street in Minneapolis near a Metro Transit 21E bus. — A man rides a red Ecofun Motorsport moped down East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The bus behind him is a Metro Transit vehicle on the 21E route.

Aerial view of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul showing "WALZ FAILED" painted on the roof. — Graffiti reading "WALZ FAILED" is visible on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The message appeared while Governor Tim Walz was campaigning for Vice President.

Aerial view of the Minnesota Governor's Residence roof displaying "WALZ FAILED" painted in large letters. — Graffiti reading "WALZ FAILED" is visible on the roof of the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The message appeared while Governor Tim Walz was campaigning for Vice President.

Pink planter box painted with a "Recipe for Love" listing ingredients like smile, sharing, and forgiveness in South Minneapolis. — A "Recipe for Love" is painted in blue on a pink planter box in South Minneapolis. The recipe lists ingredients such as "2 scoops of Smile," "3 spoonful of Sharing," and "Loads of Love," with instructions to "mix well & bake for a lifetime."

Black spray-painted graffiti reading "YOU ASKED TO BE MY VICTIM" on the Loring Bike Bridge in Minneapolis. — Graffiti on the Loring Bike Bridge that reads "YOU ASKED TO BE MY VICTIM".

Black stenciled graffiti on the Loring Bike Bridge in Minneapolis reads "No Peace Without Justice. — A stencil on the Loring Bike Bridge that reads "No Peace Without Justice. No Justice Without Return" regarding Palestine.

United Crushers graffiti marks boarded windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — United Crushers graffiti on the windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Graffiti Real patriots kill nazis — A vacant commercial building on Lyndale Avenue in South Minneapolis displays graffiti stating "Real patriots kill nazis."

Colorful mural with stylized eyes and "RIP TRANSTIFA" text painted on a brick wall on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The RIP TRANSTIFA mural covers a wall on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Utility box in South Minneapolis with graffiti reading “Paint is cheaper than eggs.” — Graffiti on a utility box in South Minneapolis reads “Paint is cheaper than eggs.”

Rich People Suck on a Flyer — A flyer with Rich People suck written on it seen at Phelps Park in South Minneapolis.

Modified traffic sign with graffiti reading "Don't Stop Giving Head" in South Minneapolis. — Graffiti modifies a "Stop Ahead" traffic sign in South Minneapolis. The original warning has been altered to read "DON'T STOP GIVING HEAD," transforming a regulatory notice into a provocative statement.

White graffiti reading "RIP Ozzy" on a red brick wall along the Loring Greenway in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading 'RIP Ozzy' is spray-painted on a brick wall along the Loring Greenway in Minneapolis.

Graffiti and construction at Nicollet Ave and Midtown Greenway — A biker passes through construction on Nicollet Ave to get to the Midtown Greenway. The construction is happening as the city opens up Nicollet Avenue after demolishing the former K-Mart building.

Shane Anderson mural on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote on a brick wall. — 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.

Graffiti reading “cold? burn a precinct!” under a highway overpass on the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading “cold? burn a precint!”[sic] is painted on a concrete wall beneath a highway overpass along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. The misspelled graffiti is in reference to the burning of the Minneapolis Police third precinct police station that was burned in May 2020 after the murder of George Floyd.

A person walks two dogs past a mural in Minneapolis during a snowfall. — A person walks two dogs past a colorful mural on a fence in South Minneapolis during a snowfall. The mural features the text "We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes," a quote often associated with civil rights and social justice movements.

Graffiti reading "Stop The Occupation" on a stop sign in South Minneapolis. — A stop sign in South Minneapolis bears the words “Stop the Occupation,” painted across its lower half. The paint first appeared on stop signs referring to the Palestinian occupation.

Graffiti reading "FUCK MPD FUCK ICE" on a barrier of former 3rd precinct after Renee Good was killed. — Graffiti reading "FUCK MPD FUCK ICE" is spray-painted on a concrete barrier surrounding the future Minneapolis Democracy Center. This follows the shooting death of Renee Good. On January 7, 2026, 37-year-old Renée Nicole Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a federal immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Good attempting to drive away as agents surrounded her vehicle before an ICE agent fired multiple shots into the SUV.

Graffiti reading "Get The Fuck Out" and "Minneapolis" spray-painted on street at Renee Good Memorial site. — Graffiti reading "Get The Fuck Out" and "Minneapolis" is spray-painted on the street near the Renee Good Memorial. This memorial marks the location where Renee Good was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on January 7, 2026, during Operation Metro Surge.

Anti ICE Graffiti on Minneapolis Bus Stop — "FUCK ICE" written on a Metro Transit bus stop on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.

Graffiti reading "FUCK ICE" and "RIP RENEE GOOD" on a brick building in Minneapolis, January 9th. — A car drives by a building with graffiti reading "FUCK ICE" "RIP RENEE GOOD" in South Minneapolis on January 9th.

Graffiti reading "We'll Do It Again, ICE Out Now!" on a Target store wall in Minneapolis during anti-ICE protests. — Graffiti reading "We'll Do It Again, ICE Out Now!" is spray-painted on the exterior wall of a Target store in Minneapolis. The message is a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The store is located across the street from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, which was a focal point of protests and unrest in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.

Graffiti on a Minneapolis wall reads "Fascists Go To Hell" and "Fuck ICE" with protest tags below. — Graffiti reading "Fascists Go To Hell" and "Fuck ICE" is visible on a wall along Lake Street in Minneapolis. This message appeared following the killing of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

Graffiti reading "Forever Coming Soon" on a barrier at the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct construction site. — Graffiti reading "FOREVER COMING SOON" is visible on a wall in front of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The precinct was burned by protesters in May 2020 following the killing of George Floyd.

Graffiti on a concrete wall in Minneapolis reads "LOVE and Protect your NEIGHBORS DON'T Trust the Feds". — Graffiti on a concrete wall near a Minneapolis Public School reads "LOVE and Protect your NEIGHBORS DON'T Trust the Feds" followed by a heart symbol.

Man stands at Minneapolis bus shelter with colorful graffiti and "Uptown/West Lake Street" sign overhead. — A man stands at a bus shelter on Lake Street in Minneapolis, where graffiti reading "RENEE" is visible on the glass. This image was taken on January 12, 2026, during a period of heightened public attention related to "Operation Metro Surge".

A U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis wears tactical gear and smart glasses on January 12, 2026. — A U.S. Border Patrol officer is seen in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026, wearing tactical gear and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

"ICE KILLS" graffiti and memorial to Renee Good on a brick wall in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading "ICE KILLS" and "Rest In Peace Renee Good" on a brick wall along Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 13, 2026.

Graffiti reading "ICE GO HOME" on a building in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. — Graffiti reading "ICE GO HOME" is spray-painted on the exterior of a building in Minneapolis. The message protests the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during "Operation Metro Surge". The air is filled with tear gas that was deployed following the third shooting in January of Minneapolis citizens.

Graffiti reading "NO ICE GESTAPO" on a brick building along Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading "NO ICE GESTAPO" is spray-painted on a brick building along Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The message, seen on January 16, 2026, is a protest against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, drawing a parallel between ICE's actions and the Gestapo, the secret police of Nazi Germany.

Graffiti reading "ICE NAZIS" spray-painted on a closed Pizza Shark restaurant window on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading "ICE NAZIS" is spray-painted on the window of a closed Pizza Shark restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The message, visible on January 19, 2026, is a protest against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, drawing a parallel between its actions and Nazism.

Graffiti reading "ICE CUP OF MPLS" in red spray paint on the glass entrance of Home2 Suites in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading "ICE CUP OF MPLS" in red spray paint is visible on the glass entrance of the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Minneapolis. The vandalism occurred during a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which was believed to be housing agents at the hotel.

Graffiti reading "ICE KILLS" and "FUCK ICE" is spray-painted on the entrance of the Home2 Suites Hilton in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading "ICE KILLS" and "FUCK ICE" is spray-painted on the entrance of the Home2 Suites Hilton in Minneapolis. The hotel is believed to be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Protests against ICE operations have become frequent in the Minneapolis metro area, with demonstrators targeting hotels suspected of housing agents.

Graffiti reading "ICE OUT" and "FUCK ICE" mars the vandalized exterior of the Home2 Suites Hilton in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading "ICE OUT" and "FUCK ICE" mars the exterior of the Home2 Suites Hilton in Minneapolis following a protest. The hotel is believed to be a lodging place for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This incident occurred during a period of increased protests against ICE operations in the metro area.

Red graffiti reading "ICE FASCISTS" and "KILL ICE" covers the windows of the Home2 Suites Hilton in Minneapolis. — Red graffiti, including "ICE FASCISTS" and "KILL ICE," mars the windows of the Home2 Suites Hilton in Minneapolis. The vandalism occurred during a protest against the hotel, which is believed to be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Such protests have become a recurring occurrence in the Minneapolis area over the past month, targeting hotels suspected of housing ICE personnel.

Graffiti reading "FUCK ICE" spray-painted on a Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board sign at Chickadee Park in winter. — Graffiti reading "FUCK ICE" is spray-painted on a sign for Chickadee Park in Minneapolis.

Box truck with red graffiti reading "Free Wall Express How Ice Makes You Feel" parked on Minneapolis street. — A box truck in South Minneapolis bears graffiti reading "Free Wall Express How Ice Makes You Feel...".

Minnesota Nice Graffiti — Graffiti seen in Uptown Minneapolis that reads Minnesota NICE. Seen on March 29, 2026.

Fuck Love Do Drugs Graffiti in Minneapolis — Graffiti reading “Fuck love, do drugs” is written on a wall in Minneapolis.

FUCK ICE seen in Uptown Minneapolis — Graffiti seen in Uptown Minneapolis that reads "FUCK ICE". Seen in May 2026.

DuckDuckGo Billboard with Graffiti in Minneapolis — A DuckDuckGo billboard on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. "FUCK AI"

Abolish ICE graffiti on the Midtown Greenway — Abolish ICE graffiti seen in October 2026 in Minneapolis.

Orange diamond-shaped sign reading "BE PREPARED TO STOP ICE" mounted on fence along Midtown Greenway. — On the Midtown Greenway, "Be Prepared to Stop" road sign to read "Be Prepared to Stop I.C.E."

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