Mural

164 photos · 2009–2026

164 photographs tagged Mural, 2009–2026.

Wrigley's Spearmint mural on a brick building in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. — Wrigley's Spearmint mural in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. The painted advertisement on a brick building promotes Wrigley’s Spearmint gum and includes the “Purity Package” graphic and the line “The Flavor Lasts After Every Meal.” It remains next to The Chef’s Gallery storefront on Main Street.

Station 4 in St. Paul with a mural of Pabst Blue Ribbon cans and a skull. — Station 4 in St. Paul, Minnesota, features exterior mural art incorporating Pabst Blue Ribbon cans and a skull motif. The West Seventh nightclub has long hosted live music and other events.

Colorful graffiti murals cover the base of concrete grain silos in Omaha, Nebraska. — Grain silos like these once stored the harvests that made Omaha a major hub of the Midwest grain trade, their concrete columns built tall and round to resist the outward pressure of stored grain.

"Renter Power!" mural on a concrete retaining wall beneath the Midtown Greenway bridge in Minneapolis. — A mural proclaiming "Renter Power!" is visible on a concrete retaining wall beneath a bridge along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.7-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor, popular with cyclists and pedestrians. The mural's message reflects advocacy for tenant rights and affordable housing.

Mural by Cori Nakamura Lin and Tori Hong on Minneapolis's Midtown Greenway addressing housing affordability and renter statistics. — This mural, created by Cori Nakamura Lin and Tori Hong, is located on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The artwork addresses the issue of housing affordability, highlighting statistics about renters spending a significant portion of their income on housing and the disproportionate impact of evictions on low-income communities and communities of color. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.7-mile paved rail trail that runs through the city, serving as a vital corridor for cyclists and pedestrians.

Rainbow Chinese Mural on Eat Street Minneapolis — The bright red mural on the side of Rainbow Chinese Restaurant at 2739 Nicollet Avenue anchors Minneapolis’s iconic “Eat Street” corridor. Painted in bold geometric letters spelling “Minneapolis,” the work was designed to celebrate the neighborhood’s cultural diversity and long history as a hub for immigrant-owned restaurants. The panda motif and stylized lettering nod to the restaurant’s founder, Tammy Wong, whose establishment has been a local fixture since 1987.

Brett Favre helmet mural in Kiln, Mississippi displays painted NFL team helmets honoring the quarterback's career. — Kiln, Mississippi, is the hometown of Brett Favre, the Hall of Fame quarterback who grew up here before starring at Hancock High School. This roadside mural marks that connection, pairing helmets from the four NFL teams Favre played for — the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets — with the phrase "Where the Legend Began." Favre spent the bulk of his career with the Packers, where he won a Super Bowl following the 1996 season and set numerous passing records before later stints in Minnesota and with the Jets. The small unincorporated community, part of Hancock County near the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has leaned into its association with Favre as a point of local identity.

Jack Daniels guitar mural and neon signs illuminate Whiskey Junction nightclub on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis. — Whiskey Junction sits on Cedar Avenue in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, a stretch long associated with live music venues near the University of Minnesota's West Bank. The building's side wall carries a large hand-painted mural advertising Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, styled around an electric guitar, alongside signage for "Live at the Whiskey." Next door, The Joint Bar and The Cabooze occupy the same block, part of a cluster of music clubs that has defined this stretch of Cedar Avenue for decades.

Eduardo Kobra's colorful Bob Dylan mural at Nicollet Mall station in downtown Minneapolis. — Eduardo Kobra painted this mural of Bob Dylan, titled "Face of Music," in 2015 for the Downtown Improvement District's Betsy-Ann Kane public art initiative. Brazilian street artist Kobra is known for his geometric, kaleidoscope-patterned portraits, which he has installed in cities worldwide. The mural covers roughly 90 feet of wall along the light rail corridor near Nicollet Mall Station, close to Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. Dylan grew up in Hibbing, Minnesota, and began his music career in Dinkytown near the University of Minnesota before moving to New York in 1961.

Protesters gather on Hennepin Avenue beside Eduardo Kobra's colorful Bob Dylan mural in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. — Protesters gather on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beside Eduardo Kobra’s Bob Dylan mural on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations following the death of George Floyd.

South 10th Street in downtown Minneapolis at sunset, with a music mural and sparse traffic. — S 10th Street in downtown Minneapolis is shown at sunset on May 29, 2020, with very light traffic and few people visible. Mid-rise office and commercial buildings line the corridor, and a large mural of musical notation covers the wall of the building at right, while a church spire rises in the distance. The photograph was made during the period of unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd, when parts of the downtown street network were noticeably quieter than usual.

George Floyd mural and memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis with flowers and protest signs. — The George Floyd mural and memorial at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis cover the side of the Cup Foods building where Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020. The painted tribute shows his portrait framed by the words “George Floyd” and “I Can Breathe Now,” with the names of other people killed by police written behind him. Flowers, candles, signs, and handwritten messages left at the base of the wall document the site’s role as a public place of mourning and protest in the days after his death.

Bob Dylan lyric mural reflected in a puddle in downtown Minneapolis on June 2, 2020. — A mural with the words “The times they are a-changin’” is reflected in a puddle in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The text quotes the title lyric of Bob Dylan’s 1964 song “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” linking the public artwork to the Minnesota-born songwriter.

Colorful mural on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis depicting Prince with skateboarding figures and vibrant artistic elements. — A large mural on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis features Prince imagery alongside skateboarding and other figures in vibrant colors.

Colorful mural reading "North Minneapolis" on a building wall beside concrete skate park ramps. — North Minneapolis mural at a skate park in Minneapolis, covers a wall beside concrete ramps.

Wooden boards with yellow letters reading "Say His Name" and artist tags cover building facades in North Minneapolis. — Boards bearing the message "George Floyd Say His Name" are displayed on a building facade in North Minneapolis in June 2020.

Adam Turman mural on plywood at Uptown Theatre in Minneapolis reading “The Right Thing” and “Love Mpls.” — Adam Turman’s 2020 mural on the boarded-up Uptown Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis fills the facade with the words “THE RIGHT THING” above a figure presenting “LOVE MPLS” in outstretched fists. Created in the days after the murder of George Floyd, the work uses bold lettering and a medallion in Pan-African colors to reference solidarity, Black liberation, and calls for justice. Painted on temporary plywood covering the theater, the mural reflects how storefront barriers across Minneapolis became surfaces for public art and messages during that period.

“Love Hope Unity” mural on an alley wall in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020. — The “Love Hope Unity” mural in an alley in Minneapolis’s Uptown neighborhood covers a long black-painted brick wall with large multicolored graffiti-style lettering. Photographed in June 2020, the work is part of the wave of public art created across Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed. Its message of love, hope, and unity places the alley within the city’s wider landscape of memorial and response murals from that period.

Boarded storefront murals on West Lake Street in Minneapolis with George Floyd and Black Lives Matter messages. — Boarded storefronts covered with murals line West Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of June 7, 2020. The painted plywood panels include messages such as “Justice 4 George,” “Black Lives Matter,” “I Can’t Breathe,” and “I Have a Dream,” displayed across retail spaces protected after damage and unrest following the police killing of George Floyd in late May 2020. The murals turned the temporary barriers into a highly visible corridor of memorial and protest art along one of the city’s main commercial streets.

Maya Angelou mural on boarded windows at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis with a quote from “Still I Rise.” — A mural of Maya Angelou mounted on boarded storefront windows at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis features a passage from her poem “Still I Rise.” Installed along Hennepin Avenue in June 2020, the temporary artwork was part of the wave of protest murals and memorial art that appeared across the city after the murder of George Floyd. The painted boards combine Angelou’s portrait with the lines, “You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies … but still, like dust, I’ll rise.”

Boarded Hoban Korean BBQ in Minneapolis with “Justice for George” mural and takeout signs. — The boarded storefront of Hoban Korean BBQ on Hennepin Avenue South in Minneapolis is covered with plywood painted with business information and a large heart-shaped “Justice for George” mural. The boards include the messages “OPEN for change and take-out” and a phone number, along with a note for DoorDash drivers. The storefront was photographed in June 2020, when many Minneapolis businesses were boarded following unrest after the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd.

Kmart on Lake Street in Minneapolis with store-closing signs and murals on boarded windows, June 2020. — The Kmart store on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on June 14, 2020, with large “Store Closing Sale” banners and boarded storefront windows covered in murals and graffiti. Messages and images painted across the boards include “Love Conquers Hate,” peace symbols, and portraits, turning the facade into a temporary public art surface in the weeks after the murder of George Floyd. Shopping carts remain stacked near the entrance as the store stands closed behind the painted boards.

George Floyd mural and memorial flowers at Cup Foods in Minneapolis, June 2020. — Cup Foods at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is covered with memorial tributes beneath a mural of George Floyd. Photographed at night in June 2020, the storefront at what became known as George Floyd Square is lined with flowers, signs, candles, and other offerings left after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

George Floyd and MLK mural on boarded Red Cow windows on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — A mural on the boarded windows of the Red Cow restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis honors George Floyd and Martin Luther King Jr. Painted after Floyd’s killing in 2020, the temporary storefront artwork includes the words “Rest in Power George Floyd Say His Name” and a quotation attributed to King. The boards turned the closed restaurant frontage into a memorial and protest surface during a period of unrest and mourning in Minneapolis.

Flowers and George Floyd memorial outside Cup Foods at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis after rain. — George Floyd Square at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis is pictured outside Cup Foods on June 23, 2020. Flowers and memorial offerings cover the wet street after rain near the storefront where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police a month earlier. A large mural on the building and handwritten signs mark the site as a place of mourning, remembrance, and protest.

Empty Lake Street at Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during a police closure at night. — Lake Street at Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night during a police street closure on June 27, 2020. The normally busy commercial corridor appears largely empty, with boarded storefront windows and murals visible along the block. Minneapolis police imposed weekend closures in the area at the time in response to large late-night car gatherings in the entertainment district.

Boarded storefront murals at Fifth Element on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, June 2020. — Boarded storefronts at Fifth Element on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis are covered with murals and protest messages in June 2020. The plywood panels include hand-painted portraits, “Black Lives Matter” text, and a memorial sign for George Floyd, whose killing on May 25, 2020, led many businesses across Minneapolis to install protective boarding.

West Lake Street boarded up businesses — Murals adorn boarded-up storefronts along West Lake Street in Minneapolis's Lyn-Lake neighborhood. These boards were installed on businesses in July 2020 as a protective measure following civil unrest that occurred after the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Many of these temporary barriers were subsequently transformed into public art by various artists. The murals became a significant visual record of the period, contributing to the cultural landscape of Uptown Minneapolis.

Large mural on the side of a building on Nicollet Ave — The "Floyd's World" mural, located on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, was created on June 5, 2020, in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder and the Minneapolis Uprising. This large-scale graffiti art, painted on the side of a commercial building, features the phrases "Floyd's World" and "Talking about the Revolution," accompanied by a raised fist symbol. The mural serves as a public expression of grief, protest, and a call for social change, reflecting the community's response to the events of that period. It remains a significant piece of public art documenting a critical moment in Minneapolis history.

Boards on the Ananya Dance Theatre in St Paul — The Ananya Dance Theatre in St. Paul features murals painted on its boarded-up exterior. These artworks emerged in the aftermath of the 2020 protests following the murder of George Floyd, transforming the protective boards into a public expression of grief and calls for justice. The murals include messages such as "JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD" and "BLACK LIVES MATTER," alongside affirmations like "POC WOMAN OWNED," reflecting the theatre's identity and community solidarity. Ananya Dance Theatre, a professional dance company, uses performance to address social justice issues, making its building a fitting canvas for these protest art expressions.

Art boards on Kiku Bistro on Hennepin Ave — Kiku Bistro on Hennepin Avenue displays protest graffiti from 2020. This restaurant, located in Uptown Minneapolis, boarded its windows with plywood panels following the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd and the subsequent civil unrest. These protective boards became canvases for public expression, featuring graffiti and murals related to the widespread protests. The artwork includes "BLM" (Black Lives Matter) and other messages reflecting the community's response. This imagery documents a specific period of public commentary and artistic engagement within the city's commercial districts.

You Hold the Key mural on boarded-up CVS boards, Lake Street, Minneapolis — The "You Hold the Key" mural by Ballard covers a boarded-up CVS Pharmacy on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Painted in 2020, it features a heart, the word "PEACE," and a large key on protective boards over the storefront.

Abolish the police and George Floyd murals on Minnehaha — Murals and protest art adorn boarded-up buildings along Minnehaha Avenue in South Minneapolis. These public art installations emerged in the aftermath of the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd and the subsequent widespread protests. The artwork includes tributes to George Floyd, calls for justice, and messages such as "Abolish The Police," reflecting the community's demands for systemic change. Serving as a temporary public canvas, these expressions visually documented the grief and activism that characterized the Minneapolis Uprising.

Gamut Galley art boards — Storefronts along a street in Minneapolis, including Gamut Gallery, are boarded with plywood. These boards were installed to protect businesses during the civil unrest and protests that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Many of the plywood panels were subsequently transformed into murals and public art, reflecting themes of justice and community. Businesses like Gamut Gallery, 'fades of gray,' 'BEE INK,' and 'ROSE SALON' participated in this widespread practice across the city.

Say their names BLM Native Lives Matter boards — A Speedway gas station in South Minneapolis displays painted art boards covering its windows. These murals emerged during the Minneapolis Uprising, a period of widespread protest and unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The plywood boards, initially installed for protection, became a public canvas for messages such as "Justice Now," "Say Their Names," "BLM," and "Native Lives Matter." This form of public art provided a means of community expression and remembrance, reflecting the social and political climate of the time.

Black Lives Matter mural on Plymouth Ave at night — The Black Lives Matter street mural on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis is a significant public art installation. Completed on July 18, 2020, this collaborative artwork was created in the aftermath of the Minneapolis Uprising and widespread protests against racial injustice. Each letter of "Black Lives Matter" was designed by different artists, transforming the street into a collective statement. The mural serves as a prominent cultural landmark in North Minneapolis, reflecting the community's ongoing commitment to racial equity and remembrance.

Close up of a Plymouth Ave street mural — A segment of the Black Lives Matter street mural on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis features a portrait of writer and activist James Baldwin. This public art installation was completed on July 18, 2020, following the widespread protests for racial justice in Minneapolis and across the nation. The mural serves as a powerful statement of solidarity and a memorial, transforming the urban environment into a canvas for social commentary. It stands as a lasting symbol of the Minneapolis Uprising and the ongoing movement for Black liberation, reflecting the community's commitment to justice and equality.

Racism is social terrorism on a street mural — The Black Lives Matter mural on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis serves as a powerful public art installation. Created in the aftermath of the 2020 protests, this street art piece became a significant symbol during the Minneapolis Uprising. The mural incorporates diverse artistic expressions, including a figure wearing a shirt that reads "Racism is social terrorism." This artwork highlights the community's demand for racial justice and systemic change, transforming a public thoroughfare into a canvas for social commentary.

Close up of a Black Lives Matter street mural — The Black Lives Matter Mural on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis features this segment dedicated to 'Super Women of Social Justice.' Completed on July 18th, 2020, the vibrant street art displays names of influential figures including Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Malala Yousafzai. This public art piece emerged in the wake of the Minneapolis Uprising, transforming the street into a site of remembrance and advocacy. It serves as a significant cultural marker, commemorating the ongoing movement for racial justice and equality within the urban environment.

Community painted mural in Minneapolis — A community-painted mural on Plymouth Avenue in Minneapolis, created in July 2020, features a prominent stylized portrait. This public artwork emerged in the aftermath of the Minneapolis Uprising, reflecting collective expression and resilience within the community. Such street art served as a significant visual response to the social and political events of the period, transforming urban spaces into sites of public dialogue and remembrance. The mural's presence on Plymouth Avenue underscores its role in documenting a specific historical moment in Minneapolis.

Graffiti mural with "FLOYD" text and raised fist on wooden fence at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. — A George Floyd mural on a fence near near George Floyd Square. "ONE LOVE" written in the grass.

George Floyd Memorial with sunburst — The George Floyd mural at Cup Foods on East 38th Street in Minneapolis located near where George Floyd was murdered by police on May 25, 2020. This location, known as George Floyd Square, became an autonomous zone and a significant memorial site following his death, drawing visitors and activists from around the world. The photograph, taken on August 17, 2020, shows the mural adorned with numerous flowers and other tributes, reflecting its ongoing use as a place of remembrance and protest.

George Floyd mural covered up after vandalism — The George Floyd mural on the exterior of Cup Foods, located at E 38th Street in Minneapolis, is covered by a blue tarp. This action followed an act of vandalism against the artwork, which is a prominent feature of the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square. The site gained profound historical significance as the location where George Floyd was killed in May 2020, leading to global protests against racial injustice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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