On Commemoration - Barnard College - September 2011 (original) (raw)

The paper explores the cultural, emotional, and political dimensions of commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 in the United States. It reflects on the various memorial events and artistic responses that have emerged, revealing the complexities of memory and grief associated with the attacks. Through a discussion of the controversies surrounding the memorial at Ground Zero, it highlights the interplay between public and private expressions of mourning and the contestations that arise in efforts to memorialize a collective tragedy.