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Political Street Art and Racial Justice

Description: Political street art has a long history of being used to express dissent, raise awareness, and promote social change. In recent years, there has been a surge in the use of political street art to address issues of racial justice. This quiz will test your knowledge of political street art and its role in the fight for racial justice.
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Which artist is known for their iconic "Black Lives Matter" mural in Washington, D.C.?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. JR

  4. Kara Walker


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shepard Fairey is a street artist and graphic designer who is known for his iconic "Black Lives Matter" mural in Washington, D.C. The mural was created in 2015 in response to the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, two unarmed black men who were killed by police officers.

What is the name of the collective of artists who created the "Hands Up Don't Shoot" mural in Ferguson, Missouri?

  1. The Black Artists Collective

  2. The Ferguson Artists Collective

  3. The Hands Up Don't Shoot Collective

  4. The Justice for Michael Brown Collective


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hands Up Don't Shoot Collective is a group of artists who came together to create the "Hands Up Don't Shoot" mural in Ferguson, Missouri. The mural was created in response to the death of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager who was shot and killed by a police officer.

Which artist is known for their "I Can't Breathe" mural in New York City?

  1. JR

  2. Banksy

  3. Kara Walker

  4. Theaster Gates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

JR is a French artist who is known for his "I Can't Breathe" mural in New York City. The mural was created in 2014 in response to the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who was killed by police officers.

What is the name of the project that uses street art to raise awareness about the issue of mass incarceration?

  1. The Incarceration Project

  2. The Mass Incarceration Project

  3. The Street Art Project

  4. The Justice Project


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mass Incarceration Project is a project that uses street art to raise awareness about the issue of mass incarceration. The project was founded in 2014 by artists JR and Theaster Gates.

Which artist is known for their "Black Power" mural in Oakland, California?

  1. Kara Walker

  2. Theaster Gates

  3. Banksy

  4. JR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kara Walker is an African-American artist who is known for her "Black Power" mural in Oakland, California. The mural was created in 2014 in response to the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner.

What is the name of the collective of artists who created the "Say Their Names" mural in Chicago?

  1. The Black Artists Collective

  2. The Chicago Artists Collective

  3. The Say Their Names Collective

  4. The Justice for Laquan McDonald Collective


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Say Their Names Collective is a group of artists who came together to create the "Say Their Names" mural in Chicago. The mural was created in 2015 in response to the death of Laquan McDonald, a black teenager who was shot and killed by a police officer.

Which artist is known for their "Justice for Trayvon Martin" mural in Sanford, Florida?

  1. Banksy

  2. JR

  3. Theaster Gates

  4. Kara Walker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banksy is a British artist who is known for their "Justice for Trayvon Martin" mural in Sanford, Florida. The mural was created in 2012 in response to the death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman.

What is the name of the project that uses street art to raise awareness about the issue of police brutality?

  1. The Police Brutality Project

  2. The Stop Police Brutality Project

  3. The Street Art Project

  4. The Justice Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Police Brutality Project is a project that uses street art to raise awareness about the issue of police brutality. The project was founded in 2014 by artists JR and Theaster Gates.

Which artist is known for their "Black Lives Matter" mural in Baltimore, Maryland?

  1. JR

  2. Banksy

  3. Kara Walker

  4. Theaster Gates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Theaster Gates is an African-American artist who is known for their "Black Lives Matter" mural in Baltimore, Maryland. The mural was created in 2015 in response to the deaths of Freddie Gray and Sandra Bland, two black people who died in police custody.

What is the name of the collective of artists who created the "Hands Up Don't Shoot" mural in Cleveland, Ohio?

  1. The Black Artists Collective

  2. The Cleveland Artists Collective

  3. The Hands Up Don't Shoot Collective

  4. The Justice for Tamir Rice Collective


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hands Up Don't Shoot Collective is a group of artists who came together to create the "Hands Up Don't Shoot" mural in Cleveland, Ohio. The mural was created in 2014 in response to the death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old black boy who was shot and killed by a police officer.

Which artist is known for their "I Can't Breathe" mural in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

  1. Banksy

  2. JR

  3. Kara Walker

  4. Theaster Gates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banksy is a British artist who is known for their "I Can't Breathe" mural in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The mural was created in 2020 in response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed by police officers.

What is the name of the project that uses street art to raise awareness about the issue of racial profiling?

  1. The Racial Profiling Project

  2. The Stop Racial Profiling Project

  3. The Street Art Project

  4. The Justice Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Racial Profiling Project is a project that uses street art to raise awareness about the issue of racial profiling. The project was founded in 2014 by artists JR and Theaster Gates.

Which artist is known for their "Black Lives Matter" mural in Los Angeles, California?

  1. JR

  2. Banksy

  3. Kara Walker

  4. Theaster Gates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

JR is a French artist who is known for their "Black Lives Matter" mural in Los Angeles, California. The mural was created in 2020 in response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed by police officers.

What is the name of the collective of artists who created the "Say Their Names" mural in New York City?

  1. The Black Artists Collective

  2. The New York Artists Collective

  3. The Say Their Names Collective

  4. The Justice for Eric Garner Collective


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Say Their Names Collective is a group of artists who came together to create the "Say Their Names" mural in New York City. The mural was created in 2014 in response to the death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who was killed by police officers.

Which artist is known for their "Justice for Breonna Taylor" mural in Louisville, Kentucky?

  1. Banksy

  2. JR

  3. Kara Walker

  4. Theaster Gates


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kara Walker is an African-American artist who is known for their "Justice for Breonna Taylor" mural in Louisville, Kentucky. The mural was created in 2020 in response to the death of Breonna Taylor, an unarmed black woman who was killed by police officers.

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