Rooted in the belief that art can help make justice and lasting change possible, Lawyers for Civil Rights is bringing Zapatos Rojos (Red Shoes), the internationally acclaimed public protest art installation, to Boston Common on October 28, 2026.
Created by Mexican artist Elina Chauvet in Ciudad Juárez in 2009, Zapatos Rojos memorializes women and girls lost to gender-based violence. Donated shoes, painted red and arranged like a silent march, represent absence, dignity, visibility, and resistance.
The installation transforms public space into a place of remembrance and reflection—and invites us to imagine communities where everyone can live with safety, dignity, and justice.
At LCR, we know justice is shaped not only in courtrooms, but also through art, culture, stories, and community. Building on our Artist-in-Residence program, Zapatos Rojos creates space for memory, solidarity, dialogue, and action.
The October 28 program will feature the artist alongside Boston community leaders helping carry this important community intervention.
If you would like to donate shoes to the installation, we are collecting pairs of women’s or girl’s shoes. Any size. Any color. Please contact cjepsen@lawyersforcivilrights.org for drop off information.
Save the Date: October 28, 2026 | Boston Common