Street Art

5 photos · 2012–2020

5 photographs tagged Street Art, 2012–2020.

Art Happens Here stencil art on a St. Paul, Minnesota sidewalk.
Art Happens Here stencil art in St. Paul, Minnesota, is painted on a sidewalk. The design combines block lettering with a skyline silhouette inside the text.

Art Happens Here Stencil on St. Paul Sidewalk

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.

Plymouth Avenue Black Lives Matter Mural, North Minneapolis

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.

James Baldwin Portrait, Black Lives Matter Mural, Plymouth Avenue

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.

Black Lives Matter Mural on Plymouth Ave, North Minneapolis

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.

Black Lives Matter Mural, Plymouth Ave, North Minneapolis