
In Search of the Immaterial Monument
Art historian, curator and writer Espen Johansen discuss public art in the text below. He unpacks issues touching on temporality and monuments, and states that "no monument will ever resonate positively with everyone, but a cacophony of different voices could strengthen civil society and encourage criticality and dialogue." He further emphasizes the necessity of looking at the power structures at play when a monument is commissioned, selected, and produced.
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- 13 November 2020
- Essay
- Espen Johansen