Every Monument Will Fall: A Conversation with Dan Hicks
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Dan Hicks discusses his book 'Every Monument Will Fall' and the complexities of memorialization in public spaces.
What determines who gets memorialized in our public spaces? Why do some histories endure while others are erased? Dan Hicks, professor of contemporary archaeology at Oxford University and curator at the Pitt Rivers Museum, answer these questions today on the Artalogue. In today's episode, we talk about Hicks' new book, Every Monument Will Fall, his research and how he navigates complex histories of colonialism and cultural heritage from within the institution. Every Monument Will Fall exami...
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