Plywood canvases became resistance art that portrayed the pain of our community in response to the unjust murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.


Their potential as tools for healing, learning, and reflection is unbound by location.

Graffiti art on a plywood wall featuring the word 'LOVE' in large green letters outlined in purple, with a pink heart and the word 'JOPY' beneath it. A wooden bench is in front of the graffiti, placed on a concrete sidewalk.
Plywood sheet with red graffiti saying "Don't let them change the narrative" against a brick wall.
Colorful graffiti spelling 'UNITY' on a wall, featuring bold letters with a blend of green, blue, and yellow hues, set against a vibrant background with multicolored accents and dots.
Wooden board on pavement with spray-painted graffiti reading "LOVE OVER HATE" in black and pink letters.
Graffiti on a wooden board, with the words "Big Floyd" in white and blue, surrounded by other tags and scribbles. The board covers a brick wall and is located on a sidewalk.
Person standing next to two artworks; one is a colorful portrait of a man with the word 'Justice' and the other shows arms raised with the words 'Together We Can.'
Plywood boarded window covered in graffiti reading, "Are we loud enough? You didn't like silence," with additional graffiti on the sidewalk below.
Street art of a painted face with text "I AM NOT A THREAT."
Art studio with various paintings and wooden frames, featuring colorful artwork and a large sign with text "SAY HIS NAME."
Black car parked on street in front of building with large windows displaying colorful graffiti and art. The building has a brick facade with several windows and a sign for a business.
Graffiti mural with a rainbow background, large raised fist in the center, and 'BLM' written at the top.
Protest sign leaning against a wall in an alley, with a message about systemic change and the years 2014 and 2020. It mentions 'I can't breathe' and frustrations with unfulfilled promises. Hashtags include #MAKECHANGE and #PATIENCEDIDNOTWORK.
Wall mural with a yellow crown and the hashtag #LoveYourMelanin
Mural with message 'Do the Right Thing, Love MPLS' and '#Justice for George Floyd,' painted on a building facade.
Mural with the quote "Daddy Changed the World" attributed to Gianna Floyd, painted on a wall with green vines.
A plywood board with graffiti reading "Justice for George" is covering the entrance of a nail salon building.
Graffiti on a wall spelling "Revolution" with bold, colorful letters. Above it, text reads "RIP Homie George." The background shows a white building with large windows.
Street view of a building with graffiti and a tree in front
Street art mural depicting "BLM" with raised fists and a person's face.
Street scene with a brick building displaying a large mural reading "Dismantle Systemic Fascism" in colorful letters, a US Postal Service mailbox in the foreground, and a window with posters next to the building entrance.
Wall mural featuring a quote by Stevie Wonder about hope and motivation, with illustrated birds, musical notes, and grass on a blue background.
Street view of Sencha tea bar with colorful mural and sign supporting BIPOC next to entrance.
Mural of the word 'Community' on a blue wall with colorful flowers
Graffiti on a wall featuring the phrase "Say Her Name" and names of various women.
Graffiti mural with the words 'Defund Police' in bold, colorful letters on a wall.
Mural of Maya Angelou with text from her poem "Still I Rise" on a brick wall.
Street scene with a brick building displaying boarded-up windows covered in colorful murals and graffiti art. People are seen walking and standing near the building, one person holding a bicycle. A black car is partially visible on the street. The building's sign says "fig + farro."
Street view of a closed liquor store with boarded windows on a corner, featuring a traffic light and a pedestrian crosswalk, in an urban setting.
Street mural of a man wearing a hat with "NO PEACE" written above, on a wooden panel next to a floral pattern. Graffiti and tags overlay the mural.
Miniature building facade on sidewalk with 'Black Lives Matter' sign and small objects.
Mural depicting the words 'Justice 4 George' and a portrait of a man on a blue background with floral accents.
Mural of hands holding an open book with lists representing 'Today' and 'Tomorrow'. 'Today' includes issues like school-to-prison pipeline, oppression, and injustice. 'Tomorrow' includes creativity, liberation, and dreams. The question 'How will you turn the page?' is above.
Street mural featuring portraits of individuals with the names Garner, Taylor, Rice, Castile, and Floyd, alongside a person wearing a face mask and "Melanin" shirt.
Street art mural depicting a city skyline at sunset with the text "It's more than what the media shows you." A yellow smiley face is integrated into the skyline. The artist's handle, @clowiemakesart, is at the bottom.
Colorful mural featuring the name "George Floyd" with a heart symbol in the center, painted on a brick wall with a sunrise or sunset design in the background.
A mural on a brick building featuring a portrait and the words 'George Floyd, Father, Son, Beautiful Spirit' with colorful floral designs surrounding the artwork. Two parked cars are visible in the foreground with a cloudy sky overhead.
Street view of storefronts with boarded windows, graffiti, two parked cars, and a streetlight on a cloudy day.
Mural with three people in blue and purple hues, one holding a "We Are The Future They Fought For Black Lives Matter" sign, by @MatyaLenArt.
Mural with the words "Breathe in Justice," featuring tree-like lung illustration and the date May 28, 2020, with floral elements.
Graffiti on a plywood wall with "BLM" in large gold letters, surrounded by red and black spray-painted designs and text.
A boarded-up storefront with colorful graffiti on the wood, including words like "Revolution" and other phrases. The sidewalk also has graffiti with various colors.
A boarded-up building with a mural of a raised fist in the center, situated on a street in a suburban area. Overcast sky above.
Graffiti mural on a boarded-up window with colorful text: 'Real Change is Coming' and a tribute to George Floyd.
Street corner with a brick building featuring large "BLM" graffiti and boarded windows, traffic lights at intersection, cloudy sky.
View from a car window showing a street corner with graffiti on a building wall, including colorful murals and the words "Justice for George." A bicycle is parked nearby, and a few people are standing around. A street sign indicates Lake St.
Colorful mural with the text "George Floyd" in bold, stylized letters against a plywood background.
Colorful graffiti mural on a boarded-up wall featuring the word "GEORGE" in large letters, with "JUSTICE" written below in red.
Street art on wooden panels featuring two artworks: one depicting a city skyline with text "It's more than what the media shows you" and the other with the words "Justice truth in action" with rainbow colors.
Colorful mural featuring an abstract face with a tree-like hairstyle, musical notes, and the text 'Strange Fruit Billie Holiday 1939'.
Blackboard with white text reading 'No Justice No Peace' and floral designs.
Street view of a boarded-up storefront with a red awning and graffiti reading "Will You My Love."
Mural with 'Black Lives Matter' text and portrait of a man in a suit.
Historic theater building with "Granada" signage and street art on the facade, located on a city street.
Building exterior with large "Abolish the Police" text, graffiti including "Justice," "BLM," and "Love" with a rainbow trim.
Plywood board covering a window on a building with spray-painted text "CAN YOU HEAR US NOW?"
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Mural on a building wall with "Black Lives Matter" text and a painted portrait of a person with red hair.
Graffiti art spelling "FLOYD!" in green and orange letters on a plywood-covered wall, with "Tomorrow" underneath.
A restaurant with a red roof and boarded-up windows, displaying the phrases "Black Owned MN Strong" and "Black Strong."
Graffiti art with the words 'Big Floyd' on a wooden panel, surrounded by various other graffiti tags in different colors. The background features a brick wall.
Street view of brown brick building housing a restaurant named "Leaning Tower of Pizza," with outdoor seating under a tree and a residential area in the background.
Street art on a brick wall featuring a portrait of a person with 'STOP KILLING US!' spray-painted in red and white above the image. The art includes stylized elements with a pink background and bold black outlines.
Street art graffiti with the word 'Justice' on a plywood wall, with a bench in front.
Street mural featuring portraits of two individuals with the phrases 'Michael Brown' and 'Say Their Names' on a boarded-up storefront.
Street art mural featuring a Black woman with purple hair and the words "Black Lives Matter" on the left, and on the right, a portrait of a person with "BLM," "I Can't Breathe," and "Say Their Names" written above, surrounded by a list of names and flowers.
Two people painting graffiti art on wooden panels inside an urban-style studio.
Graffiti mural with colorful lettering on a city wall under a red awning.
Two people are working on a mural of George Floyd on a light blue brick wall. The mural includes the text "George Floyd, Rest In Power" and features orange flowers. A ladder is on the right side of the mural.
Mural with a portrait of a person surrounded by colorful flowers, featuring text that reads "Justice for Tony" and "Black Trans Lives Matter." Two bicycles are parked in front of the mural.
Three people securing items in a pickup truck bed on a city street. The truck is parked in front of stores, including a Sephora. A merge traffic sign is visible in the background. Two people are using straps to secure a piece of wood or similar material in the truck.
A person stands in front of colorful graffiti-covered boards and a painted mural featuring a lion-like creature on a wall. The individual is wearing a camouflage jacket and black clothing, and is positioned on a concrete surface near a chain-link fence and some autumn leaves.
A black cat sitting on top of a Bible opened to the book of Genesis, under an oil lamp on a wooden table.
People outdoors at an event with a person holding a 'Still I Rise' sign.
Colorful graffiti with the word "FLOYD" in bold letters on a boarded-up wall.
Mural on brick wall with the quote 'Be the change you wish to see in the world' and birds flying against a colorful background.
Person in purple jacket spray painting abstract art on wood panel indoors.
A teacher and a group of children in a classroom participating in an art activity, holding colorful artwork. The room has a monitor displaying digital art and educational materials on the walls.
Person holding a pie with heart design, standing against a colorful mural.