Public art as public pedagogy: memorial landscapes of the Cambodian genocide

Public memorial art serves as a crucial educational tool, filling gaps in historical understanding for young Cambodians who lack direct experience with the Khmer Rouge regime (1975–1979). This study highlights how three rural mural sites function as landscapes of public pedagogy, depicting atrocities and supplementing institutional and living memory pedagogies. By analyzing these memorials, researchers demonstrate their potential to shape historical memory and education in Cambodia and beyond. The approach combines cultural geography with qualitative analysis of public art's impact on collective understanding.

Hannum, K. L., & Rhodes, M. A. (2018). Public art as public pedagogy: memorial landscapes of the Cambodian genocide. Journal of Cultural Geography, 35(3), 334–361. https://doi.org/10.1080/08873631.2018.1430935