Dr. Paul Farber

Biography

Paul M. Farber is the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Monument Lab and a Senior Research Scholar at the Center for Public Art & Space at the University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design. His curatorial practice focuses on transnational urban history and cultural memory, with creative approaches to civic engagement. Farber authored 'Wall Own: American History and the Berlin Wall' (University of North Carolina Press, 2020), which narrates the experiences of American artists and activists during the Cold War and sheds light on the political divisions of the U.S. He also co-edited 'Monument Lab: Creative Speculations Philadelphia' (Temple University Press, 2019) and has contributed to significant essays and publications that engage with visual culture. Farber is known for his public art projects, such as the Monument Lab exhibitions and various collaborative initiatives that engage students and artists in re-imagining historical narratives. He has directed and funded various projects, collaborating with institutions like the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage and the National Endowment for the Arts. An active speaker, he has lectured at prominent venues including the Library of Congress and the New York Public Library. Farber holds a PhD in American Culture from the University of Michigan and a BA in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, reflecting his commitment to elevating the discourse around public art and cultural history.

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