Mural

163 photos · 2009–2026

163 photographs tagged Mural, 2009–2026.

WE RISE mural under Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis — Mural under Hennepin Avenue on the Midtown Greenway that reads "WE RISE". The mural was painted in summer of 2026 in response to Operation Metro Surge.

Alex Pretti on mural under Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis — Mural under Hennepin Avenue on the Midtown Greenway that depicts the killing of Alex Pretti. The mural was painted in summer of 2026 in response to Operation Metro Surge.

WE RISE mural under Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis — New mural in progress at Hennepin Ave on the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis. Featuring Alex Pretti, who was disarmed by federal agents before being shot to death along with ICE on ICE violence, federal agents at Whipple and other scenes of violence in Minneapolis by federal agents.

EWOK Operation Metro Surge Mural in Minneapolis — New mural in progress at Hennepin Ave on the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis. Featuring Alex Pretti, who was disarmed by federal agents before being shot to death along with ICE on ICE violence, federal agents at Whipple and other scenes of violence in Minneapolis by federal agents.

Mural being painted on Midtown Greenway in August 2026 — Theres a few new murals being painted on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis right now. Saw some local friends being painted on this one, which is real fun. Looking forward to seeing them finished!

A mural of Alex Pretti on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis — Mural of Alex Pretti's last moments alive seen on Nicollet Ave. Pretti was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers after they disarmed him on January 24th. "REST IN POWER ALEX PRETTI" "PRACTICE HAVING NO FEAR" Minneapolis, May 2026

Colorful 612 Lake Street mural on a purple alley wall in Uptown Minneapolis at night — 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.

A Metro Transit bus passes a George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — A Metro Transit Route 38G bus passes Unity Foods and a mural of George Floyd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. George Floyd Square, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a memorial and organizing site after Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police in May 2020.

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.

Prince mural on a downtown Minneapolis brick building lit at night. — A mural of Prince on a brick building in downtown Minneapolis is illuminated at night by a row of rooftop lights. The large portrait shows the musician with a guitar and uses purple, gold, and black tones associated with his public image and stage style.

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.

Colorful cat mural in Minneapolis by Gulsan Osman — A mural by artist Gulsan Osman, featuring a black cat.

George Floyd Mural on 38th Street 2025 — The George Floyd mural is displayed on the exterior of Cup Foods at East 38th Street in South Minneapolis. This location, part of what is now known as George Floyd Square, became a focal point for protests following his murder in May 2020.

Cyclists ride beneath a mural-painted bridge on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — Bikers travel along the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis, passing a vibrant mural painted beneath a bridge. The Midtown Greenway, a former railway corridor, was transformed into a 5.5-mile multi-use path in 2000, serving as a vital transportation and recreational route through the city.

Mural by Cadex and Ethan Herrera depicting cyclists and runners along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — A vibrant mural by artists Cadex and Ethan Herrera on a wall along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. Created in 2025, the artwork depicts figures engaged in cycling and running. The Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile-long path, was repurposed from an abandoned railway line.

Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince with white dove at West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis. — The Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince is located at the corner of West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The mural 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.

Mural painted on uptown parking ramp — The painted Seven Points parking ramp on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

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.

Cyclists ride along the Midtown Greenway past a mural-covered underpass in Minneapolis. — Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, a 5.5-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.

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.

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

Large mural depicting Prince with a guitar adorns a downtown Minneapolis building beside a stage set up for a celebration event. — A mural honoring Prince adorns a building in Downtown Minneapolis, adjacent to a stage set up for a 2024 Prince celebration.

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.

Eduardo Kobra's colorful geometric mural depicting Bob Dylan covers a building wall on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — This mural, located on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, features a portrait of musician Bob Dylan by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. The artwork, completed in 2015, spans the side of a building and incorporates Kobra's signature geometric style with vibrant colors.

Former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis displays a yellow patch where its Jack Daniels mural was removed. — The former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis is visible at night, featuring a prominent yellow patch where its long-standing Jack Daniels mural was recently removed. This establishment, a known concert venue and nightclub in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, ceased operations in 2017. Months later, the property was acquired by The Joint Bar, located adjacent to it.

Illuminated mural at New York Plaza restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis depicting figures in traditional dress. — A vibrant mural adorns the exterior of New York Plaza on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, photographed on November 3rd, 2023.

Colorful mural depicting cyclists on a building along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — A mural depicting cyclists adorns a building along the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis.

A mural on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays the word "PALESTINE" with imagery of a trumpet player and a raised fist, using Palestinian flag colors. Documented November 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.

Colorful diamond-patterned mural with Bob Dylan quote in downtown Minneapolis. — Bob Dylan wrote "The Times They Are A-Changin'" in 1963, and it became one of his most quoted lyrics, later inspiring murals and public art referencing the singer's Minnesota roots. Dylan was born Robert Zimmerman in Duluth and grew up in Hibbing before moving to Minneapolis in 1959 to attend the University of Minnesota, where he began performing folk music in the Dinkytown neighborhood.

Colorful mural with "LOVE CONQUERS HATE" text on boarded storefront in Minneapolis. — A mural reading "LOVE CONQUERS HATE" is painted on the boarded-up facade of a K-Mart store in Uptown Minneapolis. Shown here as the Minneapolis Fire Department was battling a fire at the vacant building.

DAESK Graffiti in Uptown Minneapolis — Graffiti art by DAESK adorns a building on Emerson Avenue South in Uptown Minneapolis, photographed in October 2023.

Aerial view of colorful mural on building at Hennepin Avenue and downtown Minneapolis street intersection at night. — An aerial view of the FAIR School For Arts mural on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, captured in September 2023. This vibrant artwork adorns a pedestrian walkway adjacent to the school, adding a splash of color to the urban environment. The FAIR School For Arts is a public school dedicated to providing arts-integrated education to students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Artists paint a mural on parking garage — Artists paint a mural on the Seven Points Mall parking garage in Uptown Minneapolis, a site that became a focal point of protests following the killing of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

Lift being used to paint billboard on parking ramp — A new mural being painted on the parking garage next to Seven Points Mall at Lake and Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021 on the top floor which led to months of protest.

Unity Foods sign above George Floyd mural — The George Floyd mural on the side of Unity Foods (Cup Foods). The mural is located around the corner from where George Floyd was killed in May 2020 by the Minneapolis Police.

Longfellow and Lake Street mural in Minneapolis on a former furniture store wall. — The Longfellow and Lake Street mural in Minneapolis covers the former furniture store wall with neighborhood landmarks and transit imagery.

All women are beautiful artsy billboard — A billboard displaying "All Women Are Beautiful" is visible above George Floyd Square at E 38th St in Minneapolis. This artwork was created by 8th-grade students from Franklin Middle School as part of the Social Justice Billboard Project. The project has been showcasing local artists since July 2020.

"Ride a Bike Around Milwaukee" mural on Wheel & Sprocket storefront featuring city skyline and cyclists. — The mural reads "Ride a Bike Around Milwaukee" in bold lettering above a stylized rendering of the city's downtown skyline and the Hoan Bridge along the lakefront. It covers the exterior wall of a Wheel & Sprocket store, a bicycle retailer that traces its origins to a single Milwaukee-area shop opened in 1973. Cyclists depicted throughout the design echo the city's network of bike paths, including the Oak Leaf Trail, and its Bublr Bikes share program, which launched in 2014 with stations concentrated in and around downtown Milwaukee.

Black and white mural of George Floyd on a brick wall in North Minneapolis. — A mural of George Floyd in North Minneapolis, seen on July 1, 2023. The artwork serves as a memorial and a symbol of the ongoing movement for racial justice, particularly in the wake of Floyd's murder in the city in 2020.

George Floyd mural at night in July 2023 — The George Floyd mural on 38th Street at George Floyd Square.

Justice For George on the side of Target Store Minneapolis — A mural commemorating George Floyd is displayed at the rebuilt Target Store in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The artwork features a raised fist, a symbol of solidarity and resistance, alongside imagery referencing the Minneapolis Uprising and the destruction of the Third Precinct police station. The mural also includes elements of mutual aid, such as "Mutual Aid Food Water Supplies," reflecting community support during a period of intense social unrest.

Colorful murals on Lake Street — Lake Street in South Minneapolis is a vibrant commercial corridor known for its diverse businesses and public art. This mural, featuring colorful butterflies and abstract patterns, adorns the side of a building, adding visual interest to the urban environment.

Mural on Minnehaha Avenue showing budget pie charts and cyclist, titled "A Budget is a Moral Document." — This mural on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis, titled "A Budget is a Moral Document," was created in the aftermath of the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising. The artwork visually dissects a city budget into pie charts, illustrating the allocation of public funds totaling $1.59 billion.

Reggie LeFlore's green and yellow train mural under a bridge on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — A mural by Reggie LeFlore on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.7-mile paved trail built on a former railroad corridor, connecting the Mississippi River to the western edge of the city.

A pedestrian walks past a George Floyd mural on Unity Foods in Minneapolis at 38th and Chicago Avenue. — A mural honoring George Floyd is displayed on the side of Unity Foods, formerly known as Cup Foods, located at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This intersection became a focal point of protests and activism following Floyd's murder in May 2020.

A security guard walks past colorful murals on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A security guard stands watch on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, a thoroughfare known for its vibrant cultural landscape and community engagement.

Minnehaha Liquors sign and adjacent mural with justice quotes on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during snowfall. — The Minnehaha Liquors sign stands on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, February 2023, during a snowfall. The building adjacent to the sign features a mural with quotes from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Paul Wellstone, advocating for economic, social, and racial justice. This location is near the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, which was a focal point during the 2020 Minneapolis uprising following the murder of George Floyd.

Colorful murals cover boarded windows of the Coliseum Building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Vibrant murals adorn the boarded-up windows of the Coliseum Building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Colorful mural on Coliseum Building surrounded by snow piles on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — Large snow piles accumulate on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 7, 2023, adjacent to the Coliseum Building.

Colorful mural depicting Prince and figures in yellow clothing adorns a building adjacent to First Avenue music venue in downtown Minneapolis. — Prince mural at First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. The mural is part of the First Avenue music venue complex, a landmark associated with Prince and Minneapolis music history.

Jimmy Longoria mural on Chicago Lake Liquors in Minneapolis — A vibrant mural by artist Jimmy Longoria adorns the exterior of Chicago-Lake Liquors in Minneapolis. The artwork covers the building's front metal shutters, transforming the facade into a dynamic visual statement. This mural is part of a broader artistic response to the events of the Minneapolis Uprising.

Snow falling with mural at Metro Transit train station — The Lake Street/Midtown Station in South Minneapolis is adorned with a vibrant mural, seen here during a November snowfall. This station serves as a key transit hub for the city, connecting multiple bus routes and the Blue Line light rail.

Love Mural on pizza hut — The "LOVE" mural adorns the exterior of a Pizza Hut located at 4800 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The mural, painted over boarded-up windows, became a symbol of resilience and community spirit amidst protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Grass At The Minnehaha Liquors Site — This photograph shows the site of the former Minnehaha Liquors building on Lake Street in Minneapolis, which was destroyed by fire during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The building's remaining brick wall has been adorned with a mural inspired by Piet Mondrian's abstract compositions, featuring blocks of primary colors. Adjacent to it, another building displays a vibrant mural with the word "LOVE" spelled out in colorful letters against a sky backdrop with hot air balloons and trees.

White Silence is Violence mural on a garage door in South Minneapolis — This mural, located on a garage door in South Minneapolis, reads "White Silence is Violence." The phrase emerged as a slogan during the Minneapolis Uprising in 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. It critiques the inaction and complicity of white individuals and institutions in the face of racial injustice and police brutality. The mural serves as a public statement and a visual reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equity.

All Black Lives Matter mural — A mural located on the exterior of a building at 40th Street in South Minneapolis. The artwork features multiple signs with messages such as "All Black Lives Matter," "No Justice No Peace," "This is Indigenous Land," and "Protect Trans Lives."

Completed mural at the Target Store in South Minneapolis — This mural adorns the exterior of the Target store located across from the former third precinct in Minneapolis. Following the 2020 unrest, Target committed to commissioning local artists to create permanent murals reflecting the Lake Street community's themes of rootedness, change, resilience, healing, growth, renewal, and togetherness. Seven artists contributed to this artwork, which serves as a visual representation of the neighborhood's spirit and its aspirations for recovery and unity.

Mural with the George Floyd Fist at Target on East Lake Street in Minneapolis — This mural adorns the exterior of the Target store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, located across from the third precinct. Commissioned as part of the store's reopening plan after the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising, the artwork was co-created by seven local artists.

North High School mural in North Minneapolis — This mural, located on the exterior wall of North High School in North Minneapolis. The artwork, titled "Our Matters: Opportunity, Belonging, Peace, Change," features themes of student empowerment, social justice, and community resilience.

This is our city mural in south minneapolis — This mural, featuring anatomical figures and the phrase "This Is Our City," is located on the side of a chiropractor's building in Minneapolis.

Mural boards covering a former K-Mart and grocery store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, with downtown skyscrapers visible beyond. — The downtown Minneapolis skyline includes the IDS Center, completed in 1972 at 792 feet and the tallest building in Minnesota, and the Foshay Tower, built in 1929 at 447 feet with an observation deck near its top. Mural boards now cover the fence around the former Kmart and grocery store site at Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue, demolished in 2022.

Order pickup at a Target Store in Minneapolis with paper over mural — The Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown boarded up following damage sustained during civil unrest in late May 2020. The unrest followed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers on May 25, 2020.

Artists drawing a mural at Target on East Lake in Minneapolis — Artists are completing a mural on the side of the East Lake Target in Minneapolis. The mural, located at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, is a significant piece of public art that emerged from the unrest. It features diverse portraits and symbols, including the fists representing George Floyd Square, serving as a visual testament to the community's resilience and ongoing dialogue about racial justice.

A George Floyd mural on a retaining wall in South Minneapolis. — A mural honoring George Floyd is visible on a retaining wall in South Minneapolis, May 2022. The artwork appeared in the wake of the widespread protests that followed Floyd's murder by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020.

Raised fist on mural at Target Store in South Minneapolis — A mural sketch is underway on the exterior wall of the Target store located on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. This artwork is situated in a neighborhood that experienced significant unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The mural's design appears to depict themes related to the protests and uprising that occurred in the city.

New Mural at Target East Lake Minneapolis May 2022 — Artists are seen working on a mural at the Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis in May 2022. This mural is located across from the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct station, which was significantly damaged following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The mural's creation signifies a community effort to rebuild and express resilience in the wake of the unrest that followed Floyd's death.

Mural on boards over windows at Loon Smoke Shop — Boards cover the windows of the Loon Smoke Shop on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, adorned with a mural. The artwork features jellyfish and the text "PEACE BE UPON Minneapolis UNTIL WE GET IT."

Chicago Avenue mural in George Floyd Square — The names of individuals killed by police are painted on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, a street that became known as George Floyd Square following his murder in May 2020. This memorial serves as a public acknowledgment of victims of police brutality and a focal point for ongoing protests and community organizing. The repainting of these names signifies a continued commitment to remembrance and activism in the face of systemic injustice.

Black Lives Matter on top of North Loop building — A large "Black Lives Matter" mural is painted on the roof of a building in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. The mural, created in response to the murder of George Floyd and subsequent protests, also includes the names of other victims of police brutality, such as Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and the phrase "I Can't Breathe."

Mural on a fence near George Floyd Square May 2022 — This vibrant mural, located on a fence near George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis, was created in the aftermath of the 2020 uprising. The artwork features colorful depictions of children, butterflies, and books, with titles like "I'll Give You the Sun" and "Harry Potter" visible.

Colorful abstract mural displayed in a ground-level storefront window along Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis's North Loop. — The North Loop is a former warehouse district on the northwest edge of downtown Minneapolis, redeveloped since the 1990s into offices, apartments, and lofts. Cedar Lake Trail runs along its western edge, connecting the neighborhood to the regional bike path network that links downtown to the Chain of Lakes.

Sara Fohrenkamm mural in South Minneapolis — A mural by FRORIGINALS (Sara Fohrenkamm) in South Minneapolis.

Mural on Chicago Ave in Minneapolis in May 2022 — This mural, located on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The artwork features portraits of Black women, symbolizing resilience and cultural heritage.

Lake Street Mural near Midtown Exchange — This mural, created by artist Melodee Strong, adorns a building on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The artwork features vibrant portraits and symbolic imagery, including elephants and floral motifs, reflecting themes of community and heritage.

Crash at the George Floyd Mural — A vehicle crashed into the Cup Foods building in Minneapolis, damaging a propane tank container and the storefront. The building is known for the George Floyd mural painted on its exterior, which became a focal point after Floyd's murder in May 2020.

George Floyd mural at Cup Foods in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — The "George Floyd Mural" is painted on the exterior wall of Cup Foods, a grocery store located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This mural was created in honor of George Floyd, who died on May 25, 2020, outside this establishment after being subjected to police brutality. The artwork, situated in the area that became known as George Floyd Square, serves as a memorial and a symbol of the protests and uprising that followed Floyd's death. The mural features Floyd's portrait, the phrase "I Can Breathe Now," and a list of other victims of police brutality, functioning as a site of remembrance and a call for justice.

Amir Locke memorial mural outside Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis at night. — A mural honoring Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022, is displayed outside Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis. The mural, reading "In Loving Memory Amir Locke" and "Justice 4 Amir," appeared following Locke's death and subsequent protests.

Colin Kaepernick mural at 812 East 38th Street in Minneapolis — A mural depicting former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling is displayed on the exterior of a building at 812 East 38th Street in Minneapolis. The artwork is situated near George Floyd Square, a location that became a significant site of protest and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Kaepernick, known for his protests against racial injustice and police brutality during NFL games, is honored in this mural, which serves as a visual statement within a neighborhood that has been central to discussions on racial equality and social justice.

Welcome to North Minneapolis mural at 4th St Saloon during snowfall in Minneapolis. — Snow falls on the "Welcome to North Minneapolis" mural, which decorates the exterior of the 4th St Saloon. The mural, featuring musicians and the Minneapolis skyline, celebrates the area's cultural heritage and serves as a landmark in the North Minneapolis neighborhood. The 4th St Saloon is a local establishment contributing to the community's character.

Metro Transit bus passing the North Minneapolis mural in Minneapolis during snowfall. — A Metro Transit bus passes a vibrant mural in North Minneapolis, during a winter snowfall.

George Floyd mural on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night behind a leafless tree. — This mural on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis honors George Floyd, whose death in May 2020 at the hands of police ignited widespread protests. The artwork, which includes portraits of Floyd and other figures, alongside messages of remembrance and solidarity.

Mural in San Pedro, Belize, addresses child dignity and HIV/AIDS awareness with messages of peace, love, and cure. — A painted wall in San Pedro, Belize, carries public health and child protection messages, including references to child dignity in a digital age and HIV/AIDS awareness. The mural includes the phrases “Peace,” “Love,” and “Cure” alongside a ribbon and heart motif, and a separate panel calls to stop violence against children and protect innocence.

I can't breathe on a South Minneapolis fence — A mural in South Minneapolis displays George Floyd's final words, "Please, please, please I can't breathe. Please man I can't breathe." These words became a rallying cry during the protests that followed his death in May 2020. The artwork, painted on a wall adjacent to a residential building, serves as a public memorial and a stark reminder of the events that sparked widespread calls for racial justice and police reform. The mural's presence in the neighborhood where Floyd lived underscores the profound impact of his death on the local community and the nation.

Were Open mural and Transtifa graffiti on Lake Street — The Hufan Restaurant & Cafe on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays a mural reading "We're Open" with an arrow, alongside graffiti art including "Transtifa" on the building's upper facade. This imagery reflects the period following the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising, when businesses often boarded up windows and doors for protection. The artwork serves as a visual record of resilience, solidarity, and community identity during a time of significant social and economic disruption in the city.

Justice and Love at Moon Palace Books Minneapolis — Graffiti art reading "Justice" and "Love" adorns the boarded-up facade of Moon Palace Books in South Minneapolis. The boards were installed in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, as a protective measure for businesses in the area. Moon Palace Books notably refused to allow police to stage on their property during the subsequent protests, instead offering their space as a medic station for injured individuals. The "Abolish The Police" message, previously displayed on banners and boards, reflects the sentiment of many during the Minneapolis Uprising.

Daunte Wright Mural and Lake Street at night — A mural honoring Daunte Wright is displayed on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The mural appeared following Wright's death on April 11, 2021, during a traffic stop in nearby Brooklyn Center. The trial for former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter, who was charged with first and second-degree manslaughter in connection with Wright's death, was scheduled to begin on November 30th of the same year. The mural is painted on the boarded-up storefront of a business on Lake Street, a commercial corridor that experienced significant damage and unrest following Wright's killing and the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

Artists remove George Floyd mural prior to snow — Community members carefully dismantle a mural dedicated to George Floyd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The artwork, a significant symbol of remembrance and protest following Floyd's murder in May 2020, was removed as a winter storm approached. The square, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street, became a focal point for demonstrations against racial injustice and police brutality. The removal of the mural signifies a complex chapter in the ongoing memorialization and community engagement at this historically charged location.

Mural-covered alley in Uptown Minneapolis at night, with puddles reflecting streetlights. — This narrow Uptown alleyway comes alive after dark with the vibrant work of local artist Black Daze.

Seven Points mall with boarded up entrance in Minneapolis — Seven Points Mall, located at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis, is shown boarded up at night. The mall's facade is covered with graffiti, including a tag that reads "Deona Marie." On June 13, 2021, 31-year-old Deona Marie Knajdek was killed when a driver accelerated into a group of demonstrators gathered in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood during ongoing protests over the killing of Winston “Boogie” Smith Jr. Protesters had blocked the intersection of West Lake Street and Girard Avenue with vehicles and barricades when Nicholas Kraus drove a Jeep Cherokee into the crowd at high speed, killing Knajdek and injuring several others. Kraus was later charged with second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and criminal vehicular operation. In 2023, he pleaded guilty to murder and assault charges and was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for the attack.

Our Farm Cave Mural in Minneapolis — A mural at Our Farm Cave done as part of the LynLake Street Art Series.

Moon Palace Books Abolish The Police — A mural reading "Abolish The Police" is displayed on the exterior of Moon Palace Books in Minneapolis. The building is located a few doors down from the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, which was a focal point during the 2020 George Floyd protests. The mural, along with accompanying graffiti art that includes the words "Justice" and "Love," reflects the sentiments expressed during the widespread demonstrations calling for police reform and accountability.

Mural in Minneapolis displaying white text reading "Don't Criticize What You Can't Understand" and "for the times & they are changing" on a red and orange painted wall. — This mural features the phrase "Don't criticize what you can't understand," a quote attributed to Bob Dylan. The artwork also includes the line "for the times & they are changing," referencing another of Dylan's well-known songs.

Uptown Minneapolis storefronts August 2021 — Storefronts along Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis display murals and graffiti in August 2021. The murals with the messages "#Justice For George Floyd" and "I Can't Breathe," reflect the community's response to racial injustice and police brutality.

Community space on Lake Street near Midtown Exchange — The Midtown Exchange building, formerly the Sears, Roebuck and Company Mail-Order Warehouse, stands at the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Unity In Community Mural at George Floyd Square — A mural at George Floyd Square on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Mural painting at Geroge Floyd Square — A mural being painted at George Floyd Square in May 2021.

Protesters walk past Bob Dylan mural by Kobra in Minneapolis — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis, passing by Eduardo Kobra's "Bob Dylan" mural. This march occurred following a George Floyd Remembrance rally at the Hennepin County Courthouse.

Daunte Wright mural on West Lake Street — A mural honoring Daunte Wright adorns the exterior of Minnesota Food Grocery on West Lake Street in Minneapolis. The mural appeared following the killing of Daunte Wright by police in nearby Brooklyn Center in April 2021, an event that sparked protests and unrest in the Twin Cities.

Ice and snow at George Floyd Square — A large mural of George Floyd's face is displayed at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis during the winter of 2021. The square, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street, became a focal point for protests and activism following Floyd's murder by police in May 2020. The area has since been transformed into a memorial and community space, marked by various artworks, signs, and tributes, including this mural. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered 46-year-old George Floyd during an arrest outside Cup Foods at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe. Three other Minneapolis police officers - J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao — were also present during the arrest and later faced criminal charges for their roles in Floyd’s death. Floyd’s murder sparked protests and civil unrest across Minneapolis and around the world, leading to widespread demonstrations against police violence, major policy debates on policing, and the conviction of Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges in 2021.

Cars drive through George Floyd Square in January 2021 — George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, became a focal point for protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The site, including the Cup Foods store where Floyd was apprehended, was transformed into a memorial and autonomous zone. This image shows the memorial on Martin Luther King Day, featuring a metal fist sculpture that replaced earlier iterations, symbolizing community strength and resilience. The memorial continues to serve as a space for remembrance and activism.

Police in front of George Floyd mural — Minneapolis Police officers investigate a shooting at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis on December 27, 2020. This site, located at the intersection of E 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, transformed into a significant memorial and protest space following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Fix Lyndale on a door on Lyndale Ave — A Black Lives Matter mural by Reggie LeFlore adorns boarded-up storefronts at the corner of Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This artwork emerged in the aftermath of the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising, transforming damaged properties into public expressions of protest and solidarity. Adjacent to the mural, the #FixLyndale message advocates for the long-standing community effort to reconfigure Lyndale Avenue, a corridor known for high rates of vehicle and pedestrian accidents.

Boarded storefront at 2741 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis with "Justice 4 George Floyd" painted on plywood, May 2020. — Plywood covering the storefront at 2741 Hennepin Avenue reads "Justice 4 George Floyd," painted with a red heart on either side of the word "4." The building sits in Uptown Minneapolis, a commercial stretch of Hennepin Avenue lined with retail shops and restaurants. Following George Floyd's death in police custody in May 2020, many Minneapolis businesses boarded their windows against anticipated damage, and those plywood panels became surfaces for murals, memorials, and protest messages across the city.

Boarded storefront at Fifth Element on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis with George Floyd portrait mural and "Black Lives — Fifth Element is a hip-hop and skateboard shop on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, known for its role in the city's skate and street culture . After the store's windows were boarded up during the unrest following George Floyd's death in police custody in May 2020, local artists painted the plywood with a portrait of Floyd alongside the phrases "Black Lives Matter" and "Black Is Beautiful." The mural was one of hundreds that appeared on boarded storefronts throughout Minneapolis that year, part of a broader effort by artists to turn plywood barricades into public memorials and protest art.

Former K-Mart building on Lake Street in Minneapolis converted to a United States Post Office with community murals. — This post office on Lake Street occupies a building that once housed a K-Mart store. The U.S. Postal Service moved operations here after its Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue branches were damaged during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020. Murals cover much of the building's exterior, added by local artists in the months after the damage.

Lake Street Minnehaha temporary post office housed in former K-Mart building with community murals. — This building on Lake Street served as the former K-Mart site before the US Postal Service converted it into a temporary station. USPS opened the location after the Lake Street and Minnehaha post office branches were destroyed during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020. The temporary station restored mail and package services to the surrounding Longfellow and Powderhorn neighborhoods while a permanent replacement was planned.

Colorful murals reading "LET THE HEALING" adorn the facade of a temporary post office housed in a former K-Mart on Lake Street in — This building on Lake Street once housed a K-Mart before becoming the Lake-Street Minnehaha Temporary Station, a USPS facility set up after the neighborhood's original postal buildings were damaged during the unrest that followed George Floyd's death in May 2020. The station has continued to handle mail and package service for the surrounding Minneapolis community. Painted across the storefront, a mural reading "LET THE HEALING" was added afterward as part of a wave of public art that appeared on boarded and repurposed buildings along the corridor.

Black Lives Matter mural on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis displays "All Year Round" message during snowfall. — The mural reads "Black Lives Matter All Year Round," painted across plywood boards on a building along Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. The piece is one of many murals painted on boarded storefronts across Minneapolis following the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020, when businesses across the city covered their windows and local artists turned the boards into canvases. Many of these murals remained in place for months afterward, becoming a lasting public record of that period even as boards came down elsewhere.

Artist paints Black Lives Matter mural on boarded storefront along Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — The mural reading "Black Lives Matter, All Year Round" covers boarded-up storefronts on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Plywood panels like these went up over windows and doors across the city after unrest broke out in the wake of George Floyd's killing in May 2020, and many were later painted by local artists rather than removed. Months after the initial unrest, murals such as this one remained in place, turning storm boards into lasting public artwork.

Crowd of protesters with signs and flags marches past colorful mural on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The mural above the marchers depicts a farmworker and desert plants, one of many large-scale works commissioned along Lake Street after the corridor sustained heavy damage following George Floyd's killing in May 2020. Lake Street is a major east-west commercial corridor through South Minneapolis and has long served as a hub for the city's Latino and immigrant-owned businesses. The march passing beneath it took place on November 7, 2020, the day media outlets projected Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential race. Demonstrators carried signs addressing policing and housing as they moved along the street.

Murals on boards of the former k-mart — Murals adorn the boarded-up exterior of the former K-Mart building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Defaced George Floyd mural — The George Floyd mural is prominently displayed on the exterior wall of Cup Foods, located on East 38th Street within George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This site holds profound historical significance as the location where George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020, an event that catalyzed global protests against racial injustice and police brutality.

The time is always right to do what is right — The State Theatre, a historic performing arts venue on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, features a marquee displaying a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. The message, "The time is always right to do what is right".

A mural on the side of the former Kmart — A mural featuring a Native American chief and the quote "Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children" is displayed on the side of a former K-Mart building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.

Lynlake Brewery storefront and neighboring businesses on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night with illuminated trees and — LynLake Brewery and neighboring storefronts on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis are pictured at night in September 2020.

Boarded storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays murals including "Love Your Enemy" and "Justice for Floyd" messaging. — Murals and graffiti cover the exterior wall of the former K-Mart building on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The painted boards include the large phrase “LOVE YOUR ENEMY,” an “MPLS” mural with the words “JUSTICE FOR FLOYD NOW,” and other artist panels installed across the boarded facade.

Boarded storefronts on Lake Street in Minneapolis display spray-painted messages "Do Not Burn" and "People Live Here" at night. — Boarded storefronts on Lake Street in Minneapolis are marked with spray-painted messages reading “Do Not Burn” and “People Live Here” in this nighttime view from September 2020. The plywood covers retail windows and doors along a commercial corridor that was heavily damaged after protests following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020.

We love lake street graffiti on boards — The Master Collision auto repair shop on West Lake Street in Minneapolis features murals painted on its boarded windows. These artworks were created following the widespread unrest in May 2020, which occurred after the killing of George Floyd.

Boards on Total Wireless in South Minneapolis — Storefronts along Lake Street in Minneapolis display murals painted on protective boards. These boards were installed on businesses in August 2020, following widespread protests in Minneapolis after the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The murals, created by community members and artists, transformed the temporary barriers into public canvases for messages of hope, unity, and social justice. Messages such as 'Black Lives Matter' and calls for community solidarity are visible on the boards covering businesses like Total Wireless, Pineda Tacos, and Subway.

A mural on Lake Street in August 2020 — A mural depicting a young Black girl with a raised fist is prominently displayed on West Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. This artwork, seen on August 19, 2020, emerged as part of the widespread artistic responses following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The mural includes the hashtag #AMPLIFYBLACKVOICES.

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