Why monuments matter; the disturbance of memory | Anna Marangou | TEDxNicosia

Linking culture to memory; asking 'why monuments matter' and the consequences on culture. community and life when there is disturbance. What changes become truly visible and what are the consequences?

Anna Marangou is an art historian, a mother and grandmother. She is a native of Nicosia, but deep down a Famagustian with Limassolian roots and Macedonian origins. Her passion is the Orient and endeavors to be heard on issues that deal with the real history and culture of Cyprus.

Anna believes that there are perspectives ahead as long as we are ready for major changes, and as long as we ourselves reach out for them.

Anna is also an author (non-fiction books, scripts, theatre plays & children’s stories). She has curated numerous exhibitions and helped set up museums in Cyprus.

She is proud of showing and explaining the culture of her island, and introducing both Cypriots and foreign visitors to this amazing world that contains both the Orient and the Occident. Her latest venture is Historic Cyprus: walks through the eyes of an archaeologist and art historian, but most importantly a cultural activist.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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