Our Story
Monument Lab exists in its current form due to societal demand. We emerged in 2012 from a series of classroom conversations and grew into a curatorial collective in 2015. In 2017, we curated a citywide exhibition in Philadelphia, which became an exemplar and touchstone for the monument community in our city and beyond.

Early acclaim and outpouring of need for this critical reimagining work across sectors led to our incorporation into a nonprofit in 2022. As a newly forming organization and the only one solely focused on this work, we rely on generous support from supporters like you to realize our vision in the face of ever-growing demand.

Our Work

Producing new monuments, including prototypes and those meant to endure across generations.
Changing how people understand, imagine, and build monuments.
Engaging artists, storytellers, educators, and grassroots organizers who are committed to offering new perspectives on the past, present and future.
Centering artists as thought leaders driving change towards greater equity, healing and belonging in public spaces.

Monument Lab

Monuments Must Change.