Rebecca Zorach

Rebecca Zorach, an art historian and professor at Northwestern University, dives into the intricate relationship between art, land, and America’s racial history. She discusses how temporary monuments challenge societal narratives and the role of museums in shaping identity. Zorach reflects on her own family history and explores the racial dynamics tied to public art. Highlighting contemporary artists, she examines their works that confront issues of White supremacy and environmental justice, urging a rethinking of land art and community identity.