I think Quote by Hilton Als
“I think writing is an act of remembrance, I think that Instagram is an act of remembrance, and I think curating a show is an act of memory, too.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Memory, 2020
All creative acts—writing, Instagram, curating—serve to preserve and recall personal and collective histories.
In simple terms: Creative work is a form of remembering.
Key Takeaway
Use art to honor and revisit memories.
Themes
memory
culture
media
curation
Mood
thoughtful
nostalgic
Type
explanatory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- social media posts
- exhibition planning
- personal memoirs
Key Concepts
collective memory
digital archiving
narrative construction
Questions to Reflect On
- What memories do you aim to preserve through your work?
- How does each medium shape the memory you convey?
A Different Perspective
Digital platforms may dilute depth of memory.
