Heritage as a Living Memory
Date : Sep 27, 2025
Time : 18:00 - 20:00 PM
Heritage is often framed as something to preserve, but this roundtable proposes to see it as something alive, continually reshaped through use, memory, and dialogue. The discussion asks how institutions can activate heritage in ways that remain faithful to tradition yet open to transformation. Storytelling, ritual, and intergenerational exchange are highlighted as practices that keep heritage relevant and dynamic. By treating heritage as living, institutions can help communities anchor themselves in history while responding creatively to the urgencies of the present and the uncertainties of the future.
Moderator
Heritage as a Living
Nazli Parvizi
President, Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD), New York
Liu Ke
Heritage as a Living Memory
Executive Museum Director, Boxes Art Museum
Miranda Massie
Herritage as Living Memory
Founder & Director, Climate Museum
See Also
International Forum on the Sustainability of Cultural Institutions
The Forum is a global initiative dedicated to rethinking the role of cultural institutions in building sustainable futures. It explores how the cultural field can address ecological, social, and economic challenges through new models of collaboration, research, and transformation. Structured around roundtables, and keynotes, the Forum brings together international voices to imagine institutions as ecosystems—resilient, inclusive, and deeply rooted in their communities.
