The exhibition "Monuments" at MOCA Geffen and The Brick explores the line between history and propaganda by showcasing toppled monuments alongside contemporary works about race, history, and memory.
The conversation around this topic began to gain momentum in 2015, when Dylann Roof committed a tragic act of violence at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine worshippers.
Y’all are raping our women, and y’all are taking over the country, and you have to go.
Roof's words, as reported by survivors, underscore the deep-seated racism that persists in the U.S.
Racism is a reality that few find surprising in the country.
Author's summary: Exhibition probes history and propaganda.