Eric Garner Memorial, Staten Island, New York 2020

2020

Mitch Epstein

Associated Names
Mitch Epstein
Artist, American, born 1952
The artwork is located on the exterior wall of a building, adjacent to a beauty supply store. It features a mural of a man's face painted in grayscale, with expressive eyes and facial features. Above the mural, the words "I CAN'T BREATHE" are written. Below the image, the phrase "THIS STOPS TODAY!!!" is visible in red and black lettering. A sign nearby reads "STEEL PLATE ON BACK WALL." The mural is positioned next to the entrance of the store, which has a glass door displaying the store's hours and an "ATM INSIDE" sign. The storefront also has a green awning with the words "BEAUTY SUPPLY" partially visible and white string lights hanging beneath it. A woman and a child are walking on the sidewalk in front of the store. The child is wearing a white shirt and neon shoes, while the woman is dressed in a pink and white striped dress, carrying a black handbag. The sidewalk is concrete with some marks and debris.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mitch Epstein and Susan Bell

  • Dimensions

    image: 53.34 × 35.88 cm (21 × 14 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 60.96 × 50.8 cm (24 × 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2025.103.11.171

  • Portfolio Title

    Property Rights

  • Copyright

    © Mitch Epstein

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mitch Epstein, New York; gift to NGA, 2025.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed, titled, and dated by artist, lower center in graphite

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