Challenges in Maintaining of Analogue and Digital Collections
Open Space - Kurzfilmfestival Hamburg
Sudanese archives play a significant role in the preservation of the history and cultural heritage of the country and region. They document a multitude of political and cultural events. In contrast to state archives, private archives also preserve evidence of human rights violations, conflicts and acts of resistance. These archives have suffered from the current war, but also from the dictatorships of the past. This state of affairs underlines the importance of digital archives for the protection and conservation of historical and cultural materials. The preservation of these archives is crucial in order to ensure that they can serve as resources for establishing the truth and demanding accountability. But are digital archives indestructible?
The participants will discuss the challenges associated with the protection and use of analogue and digital archives, as well as their role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering a future characterised by diversity.
Guests
Zainab Gaafar is an architect, researcher, and designer. She has a keen interest in urban studies, their intersection with culture, and the accessibility of knowledge related to the city, including its history, development, and policies. Currently, she is the lead designer for Safeguarding Sudan's Living Heritage. As part of her work, she endeavors to address questions related to the role of museums in times of conflict and what it means to safeguard heritage outside of such institutions.
Mohammed Munaf graduated as a chemical engineer from the University of Khartoum in 2017. He continued his education in programming and graphic design, worked in India and the United Arab Emirates before returning to Sudan in 2019/2020. Since 2021, he has been project manager of SIKKA at the Goethe-Institut Sudan.
Eythar Gubara was born in Khartoum, Sudan, in 1988 and works as a photographer and filmmaker. Her work focuses on human rights, especially women and LGBTQI+. She has participated in many exhibitions worldwide, both in solo and group exhibitions. In 2021, she won the Prix de la Photo Madame Figaro at the Rencontres d'Arles International Photo Festival.
