A man stands in front of the George Floyd mural in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Rueters
- As a call for justice for George Floyd spreads across the world, artists have used murals as a tool to urge action and commemorate the 46-year-old man who died on May 25.
- From Syria to Minnesota, murals depict George Floyd as an angel and a hero.
For nearly nine minutes, George Floyd was pinned to the ground with a knee to his neck by a white Minneapolis police officer. Floyd died on May 25 in police custody.
"Please, I can't breathe" were some of his last words.
Those words have echoed around the world as people seek justice for Floyd and call for an end to police brutality.
Protesters have flooded streets with power chants and signs. Others are taking a knee. And artists are creating powerful murals and street art around the world.
Artists in Syria, Kenya, the US, and throughout the world have used their skills to commemorate Floyd. The powerful images leave a lasting impression on cities and their people.