Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Preserving Memory: Art and Archives

From the Library of Congress to artist-led archives, this conversation explores how we preserve, reinterpret, and democratize memory. Panelists discuss how archives — as sites of truth and imagination — shape our collective understanding of identity, history, and belonging. Together, they envision new pathways to make archives accessible and alive for future generations.

speakers

Theaster Gates

Dr. Carla Hayden

Darren Walker

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Moderators

Dr. Sarah Lewis

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