Bust of George Floyd
| Bust of George Floyd | |
|---|---|
Union Square, 2021 | |
| Artist | Chris Carnabuci |
| Year | 2021 |
| Medium | Wood |
| Subject | George Floyd |
| Dimensions | 1.8 m (6 ft) |
| Location | Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| 40°38′00″N 73°56′52″W / 40.6333°N 73.9479°W | |
The bust of George Floyd is a sculpture of George Floyd (1973–2020), an African-American man who was murdered by a police officer during his arrest in Minneapolis. Initially situated in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, it is currently displayed in Union Square, Manhattan.
The sculpture sits on a marble base, with the 6-foot (1.8 m) bust being made of layers of CNC-cut okoumé plywood. It was created by artist Chris Carnabuci and unveiled by Floyd's brother Terrence, as part of the 2021 Juneteenth federal holiday, saying "My brother was the sacrifice, so I need y'all to continue to pay attention and keep my big brother's name ringing in the ears of everyone." It was moved to Manhattan on 1 October 2021 and displayed next to busts of Breonna Taylor and John Lewis. Each bust is part of the See in Justice public art exhibition.