I Believe
In response to protests held at the Saint Louis Galleria mall over the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, AT&T commissioned local artist Malcolm McCrae to paint this mural in early June 2020 as a way to protect its nearby storefront at 1811 S. Brentwood Boulevard. According to an AT&T employee, the 18×5-foot mural was attached to the building for about a week. Realizing its political, social, and aesthetic value, AT&T wanted to preserve the piece. Protest art like this has become a hallmark of social justice movements.
Object Title and Accession Number
I Believe. Mural by Malcolm McCrae, 2020. 2020-105-0001.
A vibrant street art mural with the word "BELIEVE" in bold, colorful letters, a raised fist on the left, and the word "ST. LOUIS" under a stylized skyline on the right. The background features swirling patterns in blue and yellow.
Close up view of artist signature on graffiti mural featuring bold, colorful abstract swirls with the text "By www.MalcolmMcCrae.com 2020" in black against a blue background.
Close up view of left side of the graffiti mural featuring a black fist outlined in yellow, symbolizing strength and solidarity. The background is a vibrant mix of red, blue, and yellow abstract designs. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom left.
Close up view of bottom right of graffiti mural featuring a black city skyline on a colorful background with the word "St. Louis" painted in bold white letters across the design.