The Master’s Project “Preservation and Classification Systems: Contemporary Archives” addresses the critical yet often overlooked challenges faced by modern archival organizations. In today’s data-driven society, archives play a central role but must navigate complex cultural landscapes. This project explores issues of inclusion, exclusion, homogenization, and pigeonholing within archival systems, shedding light on the dynamics at play.

By adopting an interdisciplinary approach that draws from sociology, politics, technology, and cultural studies, the research investigates the power dynamics between politics and memory. It aims to uncover patterns of exclusion and manipulation of cultural narratives, with a focus on proposing proactive and socially sustainable solutions.

The project redefines the role of archives beyond mere storage, advocating for them as spaces for meaning-making and reshaping experiences through memory institutions. Through creative interventions, such as art exhibitions, digital platforms, and community-led workshops, it emphasizes the importance of participative and inclusive archiving. These interventions aim to provoke critical reflection, empower individuals and groups, and promote a more inclusive, representative, and accessible archival system.

Ultimately, this Master’s Project contributes to a deeper understanding of preservation structures in contemporary society, advocating for innovative changes that pave the way for a socially just and equitable archival landscape.