A Contemplative Dialogue on Unsettling Grounds: A conversation between Marisa Williamson & Charles Athanasopoulos. In Inaugural Monument Lab Bulletin print issue (July 19, 2024).

Unsettling Grounds is an augmented reality (AR) exhibition and interactive storytelling tool showcasing experimental and monumental works by Black, Brown, Indigenous, and rural artists. Inspired by Historic Woolen Mills in Charlottesville, Virginia, Unsettling Grounds invites audiences to uncover hidden histories of lesser-known struggles for freedom. Lead artist Marisa Williamson and Black cultural theorist Charles Athanasopoulos reflect on Unsettling Grounds as an artistic practice that haunts Charlottesville and narratives of its history.

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