Monuments

U.K. And NYC Officials Propose New Guidelines Regarding Contentious Monuments
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U.K. And NYC Officials Propose New Guidelines Regarding Contentious Monuments

Both initiatives seek to provide a model where education can replace total erasure.

Philadelphia Is Facing Criticism Over the Artist Commissioned to Create a New Harriet Tubman Statue
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Philadelphia Is Facing Criticism Over the Artist Commissioned to Create a New Harriet Tubman Statue

“As an artist, it’s hurtful and it is traumatizing.”

BLM Protestors Who Toppled Colston Statue Are Found Not Guilty
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BLM Protestors Who Toppled Colston Statue Are Found Not Guilty

The graffitied monument has since been moved to Bristol’s M Shed museum.

Two Time Capsules Were Found Under the Robert E. Lee Statue
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Two Time Capsules Were Found Under the Robert E. Lee Statue

Containing a random assortment of Confederate artifacts.

Charlottesville Has Voted to Melt the Divisive Robert E. Lee Statue
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Charlottesville Has Voted to Melt the Divisive Robert E. Lee Statue

The metal ingots will be used to create new public art.


Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s "L’Arc de Triomphe Wrapped" Is Finally a Reality
Art

Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s "L’Arc de Triomphe Wrapped" Is Finally a Reality

An experience that is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Watch Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Dream Project, “L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped” Finally Take Place
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Watch Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Dream Project, “L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped” Finally Take Place

Live on YouTube.

It’s Now a Serious Felony to Damage Confederate Monuments in Florida
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It’s Now a Serious Felony to Damage Confederate Monuments in Florida

According to a controversial new law recently passed by the Florida senate.

Massive Monument to Be Built in Uruguay to Honor COVID-19 Victims
Design

Massive Monument to Be Built in Uruguay to Honor COVID-19 Victims

A symbol of hope and a space to mourn.

France Launches Open Call For Memorial Honoring Victims of Slavery
Art

France Launches Open Call For Memorial Honoring Victims of Slavery

The artist selected “must be of African descent.”

 
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