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The Psychic Lives of Statues

Reckoning with the Rubble of Empire

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The Psychic Lives of Statues

By: Rahul Rao
Narrated by: Keval Shah
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Statues around the world have become lightning rods for public debates over the meaning of our imperial past and postcolonial present. The Psychic Lives of Statues is an insightful exploration of these global controversies, demonstrating that beneath their surface lie deeper struggles over race, caste, and the politics of decolonization.

Rahul Rao takes listeners on an international journey, revealing how these controversies have dramatically rearranged anticolonial political thought through the multifaceted lenses of justice, cultural memory, and belonging.

The Psychic Lives of Statues explores both the toppling of colonial statues and the erection of postcolonial ones, illuminating how statues remain powerful and compelling forms of memorialization. Engaging with artists, scholars, and activists, Rao offers a fresh and exciting perspective on how we understand our past and present through iconography.

©2025 Rahul Rao (P)2025 Tantor Media Art Library & Museum Studies Politics & Government Social Sciences
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