The marathon served as a spatial-temporal format for students, scholars, lawyers, activists, community members, and artists to process issues and incubate ideas raised by American Monument. It was structured as a rhythm between political education and relationship-building within the experience of the monument’s installation. Think Tank Leaders and Respondents were responsive to the dialogue that emerged with participants and audience members each day.

Think Tank Marathon(22/2019) Respondents:

Courtney M. Echols, PhD Candidate, Criminology, Law & Society, UCI

Navjyot Kaur Gill, PhD Candidate, Criminology, Law & Society, UCI

James Lamb, JD Candidate 2020, UCI Law

John D. Spiak, Director/Chief Curator of Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana

Simon Leung, Professor of Art, UCI

Kimberli Meyer, cultural producer/co-leader

Jasson Perez, Senior Research Analyst, Action Center on Race and the Economy.

lauren woods, artist, leader

The event was managed by Sara Daleiden and facilitated by Dominique Samari. Carol Zou took notes.  The event was documented by Nicola Goode, Glen Wilson, and Will Yang.