Monumental Change: Addressing the Legacies of Systemic Racism in Public Art
When:
Thursday, Jul 23, 2020 7:00p -
8:00p
Thursday, Jul 23, 2020 7:00p -
8:00p
Where:
Online event
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Art, History, University, Virtual & Streaming
Event website:
https://www.wbur.org/events/602997/monumental-change-addressing-the-legacies-of-systemic-racism-in-public-art
How do we engage with our shared histories and culture through monuments, statues and public art? How does that relationship sustain or perpetuate systemic racism? What needs to be done to make change? We’ve seen in recent days how a growing desire from the public to address these legacies with actionable change, particularly around confederate monuments, is met with defiance from some leadership, and action from others.
WBUR senior arts engagement producer Arielle Gray hosts a conversation with 4 expert panelists addressing the nuances of this issue, and what the future of public art could look like.
Photo Caption & Credit: The now headless statue of Christopher Columbus in Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park in Boston. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)
