Monumental Change: Addressing the Legacies of Systemic Racism in Public Art

When:
Thursday, Jul 23, 2020 7:00p -
8:00p

Where:
Online event
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA 02110

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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)

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