Archival Spaces.

Alain Resnais, Toute la mémoire du monde, 1956.

Practices and New Perspectives

The research on the theme of archival space aims to explore the practices, methodologies, and challenges related to the design and organization of physical and digital spaces dedicated to archives.

This exploration pays particular attention to the adoption of best practices and the inclusion of contemporary issues. Archives are not merely places for preserving memory; they are dynamic environments where the past, present, and future intertwine through practices of management, exhibition, and access.

This research will investigate how best practices can be integrated into the context of archival spaces to promote more effective and respectful management. Key questions to be addressed include: How can archival practices evolve to meet the needs of gender inclusivity and intersectionality? What is the role of post-colonial perspectives in the review and valorization of archives, and how can these perspectives influence the representation and preservation of marginalized experiences? How can Digital Humanities contribute to a renewed understanding and valorization of archival heritage?

 

Alain Resnais, Toute la mémoire du monde, 1956.

Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the study will examine how archival spaces can adapt to contemporary challenges through innovations in design and use. The aim is to guide the discussion towards not only enhancing the accessibility and visibility of archives but also fostering significant changes that promote greater inclusivity, equity, and critical awareness in the relationship between the public and documentary heritage.