RESIST: Theoretical Archaeology Group (TAG)

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In-Person

Date: May30,2026

Location: Pratt Institute, New York City, United States

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The Theoretical Archaeology Group (TAG) has long been a scholarly space for multi-modal, experimental, innovative, and activist-oriented archaeological thinking. TAG 2026, with the theme #RESIST, will take place on Lenape-hoking, the unceded lands of the Lenni Lenape in New York City, bringing together archaeologists and interdisciplinary thinkers to reflect upon historical and contemporary strategies for resistance to oppressive socio-political formations. Over three days, participants will engage with the material realities of struggle, exploring forms of solidarity past and present.

Participants & Organizers

Theoretical Archaeology Group (TAG - North America)(Organizer)

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TAG aims to be inclusive, informal, and low cost. It is run on a tight budget entirely by volunteers from the sponsoring institution and it welcomes and encourages participation from students and archaeologists working outside of academic settings. TAG in the UK is famous for its party, and we aim to rival that reputation here in the US. We encourage experimentation and innovation at our meetings - not only in archaeological theory, but also in the format and style of presentation. TAG promotes inter-disciplinarity and it also regularly includes artistic exhibits, performances and other interventions as part of its program.