To Read Nil Yalter’s life
The files for the archive project ARK are nearly all gathered. What’s next? While several steps remain, it feels like we’ve reached a...
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Oct 30
On Archives and Galleries
While updating Nil Yalter's archive inventory this week, I was struck by an aspect of my archiving project that I had perhaps never fully...
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Oct 9
Episode 069: Ursula Davila-Villa
The inspiration for this article came from our project coordinator, Rossana Miele, specifically from an episode of the “ Art and...
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Sep 18
On Books and Possibilities
As a contemporary art archivist, I remain a "sponge," as, I mentioned in my last blog. I am not in a hurry, nor do I chase after things;...
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Aug 28
The Contemporary Archivist as a Sponge
For me, constituting an archive goes far beyond the mere act of scrutinising the past. This process reminds me of Walter Benjamin's...
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Aug 9
About "Anarchive"
This week, while conducting research online, I stumbled upon "Anarchive," a contemporary art archival initiative that resonates deeply...
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Jul 31
Dynamic Archives
For about a month now, the Archivorum team has been curating a bibliography dedicated to “dynamic archives“ with the aim of creating a...
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Jul 24
Back to Como
The Archivorum team was back at the Antonio Ratti Foundation to present our project. This time, we enjoyed warm and sunny weather. Our...
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Jul 17
Galleria Continua - Les Moulins
I would like to share with you a significant moment from last week. But before that, let me tell you about “Treasures of Times“...
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Jul 10
New Additions – and on the Importance of Sharing
During my recent stay in Venice, two moments particularly stood out to me: the first being the opportunity to experience Nil’s...
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Jul 3
Milestone shift
It has now been more than six months since we commenced the project. Although I am reasonably satisfied with our accomplishments thus...
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Jun 27
La Biennale di Venezia
After several months of anticipation, I finally had the opportunity to visit the Venice Biennale. I didn’t make the same mistake as two...
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Jun 19
Uncovering Emotions in the Archives
While browsing through my emails, I stumbled upon an announcement for a conference presented by the McCord Museum in Montreal, led by...
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Jun 14
F.A.R. From Home: Visit to the Antonio Ratti Foundation
On May 29th, I headed to Charles-de-Gaulle Airport with my small suitcase, ready to catch a flight to Milan. The prospect of returning to...
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Jun 6
“THE STORY BEHIND EACH WORD MUST BE TOLD“
On May 30th, the Ab Anbar gallery in London will debut “THE STORY BEHIND EACH WORD MUST BE TOLD“ a new monographic exhibition around...
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May 29
Post-20-year-old VHS recordings
Diana Quinby’s VHS tapes have been converted to MP3 format, and I (finally!) received them this week. Diana is undoubtedly a bearer of...
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May 22
Two Lionesses at Home
Being outside of Paris during these past few days, I haven’t had the chance to see Nil this week. For those following this blog, you’ve...
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May 16
To Read Between the Lines
Upon waking one morning, I was thrilled to discover an email from the art historian Diana Quinby in my inbox. Ah, what a pleasant...
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May 8
“The Lion“
After months of palpable anticipation, the momentous day has finally arrived: Saturday April 20th, Nil was awarded the prestigious...
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Apr 24
Series « Thinking the Archive »: Michel Foucault
I would like to begin a series entitled “Thinking the Archive“ From time to time, I’ll delve into the notion of the “archive“ as...
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