Livestream Lecture: Monuments – Commemoration and Controversy at Fairfield University Art Museum

The Fairfield University Art Museum will host a livestream of its Opening Night Lecture for the exhibition Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The lecture will be presented by Wendy Ikemoto, Vice President and Chief Curator at the New-York Historical Society.

Ikemoto will explore the complex history and debates surrounding monuments, examining how public memorials influence collective memory and cultural identity. This virtual event offers audiences the chance to engage with the themes of the exhibition from anywhere, providing context and insight into one of today’s most relevant cultural discussions.

For more information and access to the livestream, visit fairfield.edu/museum or contact the Fairfield University Art Museum at (203) 254-4000.