Director Ruth Sergel discusses the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire at Montauk Library

Ruth Sergel discusses the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and efforts to have it memorialized in this discussion, titled “See You in the Streets”

Ruth Sergel is an American director, writer, activist, and interactive technology designer in New York City. She works across multiple mediums to exploit technical prowess while creating opportunities for community engagement.

She is the founder and leader of the Triangle Fire Coalition which grew out of her commemorative art project Chalk. Her Public Art Work includes Voices of 9.11 documenting the lived experiences of the September 11 attacks.