Statue Wars – Silent Sentinels from the Past

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In an era of reconciliation and truth-telling, the symbolic power of statues has been questioned around the world. Join Emeritus Professor Jenny Gregory for a talk exploring the statue wars in Australian cities, including clashes over statues in Perth in the 1980s and in more recent years. Have statues become lightning rods for social conflict? How should we deal with the multiple stories they represent?
Date: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025
Time: 12.00pm-1.00pm
Venue: City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth
Cost: Free. Bookings Required.