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Archive as artist empowerment

Archives have an inherent power—they are the authority on what or who remains within the historical narrative. This gives artists a chance to take some of that power into their own hands.

• As works are sold and move between exhibitions, from collector to collector and into museums, artists who take control of the catalog of their art have a greater chance of preserving their legacy and being in charge of their story. 

 

How personal artist archives are creating a more holistic cultural history

Artists have control over what and how much to archive of their life. From early works and letters, they can build out an archive that fully represents their artistic life and preserves their legacy.

 

Using technology to preserve our cultural history 

“Preserving cultural memory: how one company uses the cloud to safeguard our national treasures.” 

 

The impulse to archive

Exploring the reasons artists choose to document and chronicle their artwork

 

Don’t want to be forgotten as an artist? Archive your work

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