Radical Art

31 photos · 2021–2026

31 photographs tagged Radical Art, 2021–2026.

Crush ICE sticker on a utility box — A sticker that reads "CRUSH ICE" seen on a utility box in South Minneapolis on May 11, 2026. Also seen, a sticker for the campaign of Lydia Millard. Millard unsuccessfully ran for Minneapolis Ward 10 city council

Neighbor was taken here stencil art in Minneapolis — A stencil that reads "A Neighbor was taken here abolish ice" seen near where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents in January 2026 during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis protest posters on a brick building critique the Pohlad family's ownership of the Minnesota Twins and alleged ties to ICE. — Large posters are displayed on a brick building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. One poster reads "Twin Cities WON'T BACK DOWN GET ICE OUT" and features the Minnesota Twins logo. The second poster states "POHLAD FAMILY: VS ICE WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?" and also includes the Twins logo.

A sticker on a Minneapolis bus stop reads "All my friends hate the boy Mayor. Don't Rank Frey!" — A sticker on a bus stop in South Minneapolis that reads "All my friends hate the boy Mayor. Don't Rank Frey!" The sign refers to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and ranked choice voting.

Anti-ICE Sticker in Minneapolis — Sticker on a utility pole in Minneapolis that reads "MN NICE MEANS FUCK ICE". Seen on January 14, 2026 during Operation Metro Surge that brought thousands of federal agents to Minnesota.

Commuters wait at a Minneapolis bus stop near a sticker reading "Wife Left Kids Hate Me" during anti-ICE protests. — Sticker at a bus stop that reads "Wife Left Kids Hate Me" as thousands march through South Minneapolis. This comes 3 days after ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed observer Renee Good during Operation Metro Surge.

A sticker protesting ICE operations is affixed to a street pole in South Minneapolis. — An anti-ICE sticker is affixed to a street pole in South Minneapolis. The printed design combines an image of the Virgin Mary with the text “Hail Mary Full of Grace Kick I.C.E. Out of This Place,” using Catholic prayer language to oppose U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The sticker was photographed near George Floyd Square during a period of visible local resistance to federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

Stonewall wasn't about marriage equality Sticker — A sticker found in Minneapolis that reads: Stonewall wasn't about marriage equality, it was about police violence. 1312

The Government Does Not Care sticker in Minneapolis — Sticker reading "The Government does not care. We the people must help each other!" Seen on the Midtown Greenway in June 2025.

"Murderous Police" sticker affixed to E 38th Street sign at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — A "Murderous Police" sticker is affixed to an E 38th Street sign in Minneapolis, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. This area is widely recognized as George Floyd Square, a significant site of remembrance and ongoing protest following George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020.

Luigi Mangione Radical Sticker in Minneapolis — A radical sticker featuring a character resembling Luigi from the Super Mario Bros. franchise is affixed to a stop sign in South Minneapolis. The sticker reads, "LUIGI REMINDS YOU TO PUNCH UP!", conveying a message of social or political defiance.

Political stickers on a street pole in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, including messages addressing Joe Biden and the word "GENOCIDE." — A street pole in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is covered with political stickers, including one that targets Joe Biden and another with the word “GENOCIDE.” The pole stands along a cobblestone street lined with whitewashed buildings and small storefronts.

A protest flyer parodying a Target advertisement opposes the new Minneapolis Police Third Precinct opening at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue in South Minneapolis. — Flyers protesting the construction of a new Minneapolis Police Third Precinct are displayed near the former precinct site on Minnehaha Avenue in South Minneapolis. One flyer, designed to resemble a Target advertisement, sarcastically invites the public to "Celebrate the opening of the NEW Police Precinct at 2633 Minnehaha Ave." and depicts a shopping basket containing items like charcoal and bolt cutters. A smaller accompanying flyer explicitly states "NO NEW THIRD PRECINCT!" and includes a QR code for more information.

Protest flyers affixed to concrete opposing Minneapolis Police Third Precinct reconstruction at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue. — A protest flyer is affixed to a concrete structure near the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct in South Minneapolis. The flyer, reading "Someday, wildflowers will grow from the ruins of all police precincts," expresses a radical sentiment regarding policing. Another smaller flyer with a QR code explicitly states "NO NEW THIRD PRECINCT!" and directs to information, reflecting ongoing community opposition to rebuilding the facility at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue. The original Third Precinct building was destroyed during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020, making the site a focal point for discussions about police presence and community safety.

A colorful protest flyer reading "Southside Strong No New Precinct!" is taped to a pole along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — A protest flyer advocating "Southside Strong No New Precinct!" is affixed to a pole along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, photographed in February 2024. This flyer, featuring a vibrant artistic design and a QR code for more information, expresses community opposition to the rebuilding or relocation of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The original 3rd Precinct building was destroyed during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising following the murder of George Floyd.

A protest flyer featuring Snoopy with text "Well do it again" and "No new precinct" affixed along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. — A protest flyer featuring the character Snoopy, accompanied by the phrase "No New Precinct" and "We'll do it again," is affixed to a surface along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. This flyer expresses opposition to the proposed rebuilding of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The original 3rd Precinct building was destroyed by protesters on May 28, 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.

A protest flyer taped to a purple surface along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis opposes rebuilding the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. — A flyer is affixed to a surface along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, advocating against the reconstruction of the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct. The flyer reads "MPD 3rd Precinct 1984 - 2020 Still Burning In Hell No New 3rd Precinct." This message refers to the original 3rd Precinct building, which was burned by protesters on May 28, 2020, during the Minneapolis Uprising following the murder of George Floyd.

A protest flyer on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge opposes the new Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue. — A protest flyer is affixed to the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis, part of the Midtown Greenway. This radical art expresses opposition to the planned replacement of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The new "community safety center" at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue is located approximately a quarter mile from the bridge. This facility replaces the original precinct building, which was burned during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020. The city anticipates the new building will open in the first quarter of 2025, nearly five years after the original structure's destruction.

Protest flyer with warning symbol affixed to bridge informational sign opposing Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct construction. — A protest flyer is affixed to an informational sign on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis, a structure that carries the Midtown Greenway over Hiawatha Avenue. The flyer expresses community opposition to the proposed construction of a new Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue South. This facility is intended to replace the original 3rd Precinct building, which was destroyed during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising. In February 2024, the city signed a purchase agreement for the new site, with an anticipated opening in early 2025, five years after the original precinct was burned.

Flyer reading Long Live the Intifada — A sticker reading "Long live the intifada" on a Uptown Minneapolis storefront. January 2024.

Flyer asking for ceasfire now take action — A "Ceasefire Now! flyer on a storefront in Uptown Minneapolis in January 2024.

A protest sticker on a Minneapolis pedestrian crossing sign criticizing police training partnerships and settler colonialism. — This sticker protesting police militarization was affixed to a pedestrian crossing sign in Minneapolis, reading "MPD receives training from the IDF" alongside the phrase "To Serve & Protect Settler Colonialism."

Civil disobedience sticker on utility box in East Phillips neighborhood, South Minneapolis. — A sticker advocating for "Civil Disobedience" in support of the East Phillips neighborhood is affixed to a utility box in South Minneapolis. The sticker reflects ongoing community efforts to protect the East Phillips neighborhood from the proposed Roof Depot expansion, a project that has faced significant opposition due to environmental and health concerns.

"Weak Mayor" sticker with website URL affixed to sign along Minneapolis Midtown Greenway. — A sticker reading "Weak Mayor" with the website WEAKMAYOR.COM is affixed to a sign along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.

Radical Minneapolis Public Works sticker — A sticker on a Minneapolis light pole reads "All My Friends Bully the... Minneapolis Public Works Jerks." The sticker also states "Suppresses Rebellion. Smashes Belongings. Evicts Unhoused Neighbors. Supports Elite Developers & Gentrifiers. Attacks Community Spaces." This message is a critique of the Minneapolis Public Works department's role in clearing encampments.

Sticker Referencing LASD Deputy Gang Allegations — A sticker on a Minneapolis signpost references long-running allegations surrounding deputy “gangs” within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). Civil rights groups, journalists, and county oversight bodies have documented concerns for decades about informal deputy subgroups—some using matching tattoos or symbols—that critics say foster misconduct, retaliation, and internal loyalty structures. Seeing a reference to those controversies on a street sign in Minneapolis reflects how national policing debates and accountability issues often circulate far beyond their place of origin, with artists and activists using stickers, posters, and small-scale street graphics to raise awareness or prompt online searches.

Protest Sticker on Bike–Pedestrian Sign, Minneapolis — A small protest sticker reading “Revolution is not a one-time event” has been placed on a “Yield to Peds” sign along a Minneapolis bike and pedestrian bridge. The bold, woodcut-style illustration echoes the city’s activist visual culture, where handmade graphics, mutual-aid posters, and political stickers have become common markers in public space since 2020. The sign stands near a long, elevated path, with downtown’s skyline softly out of focus in the distance—an everyday setting layered with the quiet reminders of ongoing organizing and civic expression. Seen along many commuter routes, stickers like this often circulate through local art networks and community print studios, becoming part of a broader landscape of grassroots messaging that blends into the city’s infrastructure: crosswalk poles, trail markers, bridge signs, and bike lanes. The placement here reflects how Minneapolis’s trail system frequently doubles as a corridor not only for transportation but also for political communication and neighborhood identity.

"Weak Mayor" and "Don't Rank Frey" stickers affixed to a railing in Minneapolis criticizing Mayor Jacob Frey. — Stickers critical of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are affixed to a railing. One sticker reads "WEAK MAYOR" with the website "WEAKMAYOR.COM" below it, while a circular sticker states "DON'T RANK FREY FOR A NICER MINNEAPOLIS."

A sticker reading "Prisons Are For Burning" with a tower graphic affixed to a lamppost along a Minneapolis bike trail. — A sticker with the slogan "Prisons Are For Burning." is affixed to a lamppost along a Minneapolis bike trail. The graphic depicts a prison structure with flames.

Modified stop sign in Minneapolis with stickers opposing detention centers and the Line 3 oil pipeline, with the Minneapolis skyline in the background. — A stop sign in Minneapolis is covered with graffiti and stickers. One sticker reads "Detention Centers Are For Burning". Another sticker, "Weak Mayor," critiques local leadership, while the hashtag "#StopLine3" refers to the ongoing opposition to the Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline project.

Good Night White Pride Sticker in Minneapolis — A sticker found in South Minneapolis reads "If the kids are united they never will be divided." The sticker also features a circular emblem with the words "Good Night White Pride" and a silhouette of a person kicking another person who is wearing a swastika armband.

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