Jones, Nathan and Szerszynski, Bronislaw (2025) Planetary Memory in the Anthropocene : Toward a Monument for a New Geological Epoch. In: Counter-Monuments : Memory Practices in Public Space. Cultural Heritage Studies . Transcript, pp. 16-32. ISBN 9783837670844 (In Press)
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The abstract explores the evolving role of contemporary art in engaging with the challenges of the Anthropocene era. It discusses the concept of counter-monuments, which prioritize fluidity and interaction over solidity, and advocates for the creation of new communicative memory. The essay highlights the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary art, emphasizing its ability to provoke critical thinking and dialogue on complex social and ecological issues. It also examines the role of technology in shaping artistic expression and advocates for a distributed critique approach that acknowledges the relevance of non-human entities. Finally, the abstract emphasizes the need for a counter-monumental approach to marking the Anthropocene, one that generates imaginative, discursive spaces for fluid, communicative memory.