Paul Farber

Paul M. Farber is a prominent curator, historian, and educator who serves as the Director and Co-Founder of Monument Lab, a nonprofit public art and history studio based in Philadelphia.12 He is also a Senior Research Scholar at the Center for Public Art & Space at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design.23

Professional Background

Farber's work focuses on transnational urban history, cultural memory, and creative approaches to civic engagement.2 He is known for his research and curatorial projects that explore these themes, particularly in relation to public art and monuments.

Key Accomplishments::

• Author of "A Wall of Our Own: An American History of the Berlin Wall" (University of North Carolina Press, 2020)2
• Co-editor of "Monument Lab: Creative Speculations for Philadelphia" (Temple University Press, 2019)2
• Curator of several exhibitions, including "Points of Connection" (2020) and "The Wall in Our Heads: American Artists and the Berlin Wall" (2014–2016)2

Education and Recognition

Farber holds a PhD in American Culture from the University of Michigan and a BA in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.23 His work has gained significant recognition:

• Named recipient of the 2024 Praxis Award in Professional Ethics by Villanova University1
• Included in Dell's inaugural #Inspire 100 list of "world changers" who use technology to empower social change2

Monument Lab

As Director of Monument Lab, Farber leads an organization that cultivates and facilitates critical conversations about the past, present, and future of monuments.1 The nonprofit aims to foster collective memory and elevate diverse stories through exhibitions, research programs, and online engagement.1

Paul Farber's work with Monument Lab and his contributions to the field of public art and history have established him as a thought leader in the realm of monuments, memory, and public space.4