Dr. Cresa Pugh in Conversation with 93 Fragments

This program delves into the layered tensions between cultural heritage as a site of dispossession and as a realm of possibility for reimagining sovereignty. Building on themes from WPA’s recent exhibition, 93 Fragments, sociologist Dr. Cresa Pugh will explore how artifacts—whether fragmented or intact—carry histories of violence, resilience, and reclamation. Pugh will be in conversation with Jessica Valoris, who contributed as a thought partner to the project, and Mojdeh Rezaeipour, who organized 93 Fragments. Their discussion will reflect on how creative practices illuminate new pathways for cultural stewardship and radical reimaginings of care. They will consider how practices of stewardship and care might center community, challenging conventional museum frameworks and colonial legacies.