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This article is intended to honor the impactful work of the late Dr. Melanie Buffington while introducing the work of Monument Lab. As I share my journey in recognizing the overlap with Dr. Buffington’s work and the work of Monument Lab, I hope to provide implications for educators (specifically art educators) to recognize Monument Lab’s field trip guide as a tool for engaging students in critical thinking and meaningful conversations, considering and reimagining public art and public spaces. Approaching topics including power, agency, social justice, racism, radical empathy, artivism, and community, I encourage educators to recognize monuments as starting points for thoughtful and critical engagement with complex issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
