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 200,000 times. Browse our archives, or view recent 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.