acts of memory are subsequent recitations inspired by and a tribute to Monica Ross and co-reciters' Anniversary – an act of memory. They are based on her Universalised version of the UDHR.
Solo, collective, and multilingual recitations from memory of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, inspired by Monica Ross and co-reciters' Anniversary – an act of memory.
The Monica Ross Archive and friends are inviting people to join 80 tribute acts - Robert Ayers and co-reciters for the 80th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2028.
This page gathers the growing archive of solo, collective, public, and online acts as they are made. The list below will continue to expand as new recitations are confirmed and documented.
Artists, activists, arts organisations, communities, schools, and anyone who would like to host their own solo or collective recitation check out our resources. Contact us directly with any further questions, reflections and to let us know how it goes. We'll add your recitation here. We'll be in touch with you as soon as we can.
Contact: info@monicarossarchive.org
Act 1/80 Truth Tuesdays Protest, FOX News, New York, May 6, 2025 - collective
Act 2/80 Grand Central Station, New York, May 12, 2025 - solo
Act 3/80 Chroma Fine Art Gallery, Katonah, NY, June 21, 2025 - collective
Act 4/80 The Level, Brighton, July 18, 2026 - solo
Act 5/80 Phoenix Art Space, Brighton, August 30, 2025 - collective
Act 6/80 ‘Leaving America’ - solo - video
Act 7/80 New Unity, Newington Green, London, N16 9PR, January 10, 2026 - collective
Act 8/80 Royal Crescent, Bath, February 9, 2026 - solo
Act 9/80 ‘In Nature’ - solo - video
Act 10/80 Posted to Instagram and Facebook, March 26–27, 2026 - solo - online
Act 11/80 TOGETHER March, London, March 28, 2026 - solo
Act 12/80 Earth Day, April 22, 2026. Brean Beach, Somerset - solo.
Act 13/80 Museum of Bath at Work, May 1, 2026 - solo
Act 14/80 Hauser & Wirth, Bruton, Somerset, May 2, 2026 - solo
Act 15/80 St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, May 6, 2026 - solo
Act 16/80 Upton Cheyney, Beach, May 18, 2026 - solo, walking
Act 17/80 Newton St Loe Circular, June 5, 2026 - solo, walking
Act 18/80 Kennet and Avon Canal, June 13, 2026 - solo
Act 19/80 Posted to Instagram and Facebook, June 14–20, 2026 - solo - online
Act 20/80 Limehouse Foreshore, London, June 21, 2026 - collective
Act 21/80 Bath Spa University Locksbrook Campus, June 29, 2026 - solo
Act 22/80 Posted to Instagram and Facebook, July 2–7, 2026 - solo - online
Act 23/80 The North London Degree Show Festival at Middlesex University London, July 8, 2026 - collective