Browse Exhibits (2 total)

How the "Fox Point Veterans Memorial" Diminishes the Contribution of Female Military Personnel

This memorial recognizes the sacrifice made by the men and women of Providence who fought in World War II. The involvement of the United States in the war was marked by the need to intervene to preserve democracy. As I mentioned, this memorial has the power to shift the dominant perception of World War II. Unfortunately, the The Fox Point Veterans Memorial fails to adequately provide information about Providence veterans' involvement and ultimately serves to acknowledge the sacrifice of male veterans while portraying the contribution of female military personnel as negligible.

aristide berto cianfarani, bas relief, bronze, female military, figurative statue, fox point, granite, providence, rhode island, veterans, war memorial, world war ii

Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial

The memorial's purpose is to pay tribute to the one and half million Irish people who left Ireland during the Great Famine and to recognize the Famine survivors. The memorial represents the stories of the Irish people during and after the Famine, honors those who made financial contributions to the memorial, and educates viewers about the Famine and its long-lasting effects.

bas relief, bronze, famine, figurative statue, granite, irish, providence, rhode island, robert shure

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The Hiker Monument: White Manliness, US Imperialism, and Colonial Erasure

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