Union Silos

At the former Farmer's Union Co-op grain silos in downtown Minot, Guido van Helten transformed industrial concrete into [North Dakota's largest mural](https://www.ndtourism.com/minot/attractions-entertainment/arts-attractions/union-silos). The project belongs to his *Monuments* series and is rooted in local identity rather than imported spectacle: photography and public engagement shaped imagery meant to reflect the people, culture, and architectural history of the region. Its scale makes it instantly legible from a distance, but the power of the work comes from the way a working prairie landmark is reimagined as a portrait of community memory.

Minot, North Dakota, United States