Digitizing the Archive, Pt.1
Since the start of the project, I’ve had friends and family ask exactly what I’m doing... There are two hurdles for the general public...
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Oct 22
The Archival Approach, Part II
As the archive took shape, it became clear that this process was more than just documentation—it was a dynamic exchange between myself...
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Oct 2
The Archival Approach, Part 1
With the main part of collection over, I think it may be important to revisit my approach to the archive and why I made the decisions to...
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Sep 11
The Writing Process, Pt 2
I have aired out my anxieties, now what? Where should I start? I think taking Belén’s advice and using the interview as a basis will lead...
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Aug 21
The Writing Process, Pt 1
I’m in the later stages of the project! The archive is mostly completed, with inventory lists, photography, and the interview ready to be...
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Jul 31
Ethical Dilemmas: Part 3
So how does the museum/archivist solve the conundrum of ethical dilemmas? Ethics are a tricky battlefield, as different stakeholders have...
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Jul 24
Ethical Dilemmas: Part 2
Last week we introduced the concept of ethical dilemmas in archival work. One of the biggest one that most survey museums have is the...
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Jul 17
Ethical Dilemmas: Part 1
Last week I discussed the artist as an archive, and more specifically, how Belén offered to use a selection of her personal journals to...
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Jul 10
Artist As An Archive
This past March, I had the pleasure of seeing the then-current exhibition at the photography museum Fotografiska, Frank Ockenfels 3:...
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Jul 3
The Interview, Part 4- Future of an Interview
Since 2017, Vanity Fair has conducted a yearly interview with the singer, Billie Eilish. The goal of this series of interviews was to...
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Jun 27
The Interview, Part 3- Asking Informed Questions
I’m thankful for my most recent trip to Lisbon, as it provided the best opportunity to conduct this interview. During my first trip, the...
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Jun 19
The Interview, Part 2- Why interviews?
Why are artists' interviews so important? In an archival sense, they serve as a primary document of intention and the creative work of...
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Jun 14
The Interview, Part 1
One of the main reasons for my most recent trip to Lisbon was to conduct and record an interview with Belén. During the past few months,...
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Jun 6
Hidden in Como
A sip of coffee on the 7:25 train to the Italian countryside- sounds like every American’s dream vacation. I had the extreme pleasure of...
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May 29
Return to Lisboa
After a few very hectic weeks of preparation, I arrived in Lisbon to continue working face-to-face with Belén. On my first studio visit...
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May 22
Observe The Details
Last week I discussed having the infamous “Photographer’s eye,” a skill I have developed as I continued my practice with photography. My...
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May 16
A Photographer’s Eye
I haven’t always been a photographer, it’s been more of a recent interest of mine. I specifically remember on a school trip to New York...
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May 8
Inspired by “Life”
As mentioned last week, I recently visited the southwest of America, specifically New Mexico. On the last day of my visit, I went to the...
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Apr 24
Tangible Inspiration
Recently, I had the pleasure of vacationing to the southwest of the United States to New Mexico. While it was a worthwhile trip to get...
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Apr 10
Digital Archives vs. Experience:
Last week we discussed how Belén was focused on the “experience” of viewing her work. A major component of this “experience” is seeing...
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