Slought Foundation ('Sl-aw-t') is a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia that engages the public in dialogue about cultural and socio-political change. We collaborate with a range of partners including artists, communities, universities, and governments to encourage cultural inclusiveness and social activism. Culture means more than preservation or presentation to us; it means the exchange of ideas, the creation of concepts.

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From Vito Acconci to Werner Herzog, our programs feature today's pioneers in conversation about art, architecture, and social theory. 300+ hours of recordings are online and have been downloaded over 100,000 times. Browse our archives, or view current initiatives:

Into the Open explores how architects are invigorating community activism and social policy. The exhibit debuted in the US Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia in 2008.

The Perpetual Peace Project, with the European Union National Institutes of Culture and the United Nations University, explores prospects for reducing geopolitical conflict.