Скачать или смотреть OAR Book Talk: Dr. Erin L. Thompson (December 7th, 2023)

The final OAR event of the year features Dr. Erin L. Thompson's insightful book "Smashing Statues," which explores the underlying motivations behind the complex history of American monuments, unraveling the many ironies that exist within it.

From the enslaved man who contributed to the creation of the statue of Freedom atop the US Capitol building, to the recent controversy surrounding the removal of a statue of Columbus at the Minnesota State Capitol, Dr. Thompson shares her research on the role of statues in perpetuating narratives that glorify individuals, and ways to rethink how history is represented in public spaces considering alternative forms of commemoration that promote inclusivity and challenge traditional power structures.