In recent decades, the production of cultural memory has expanded beyond traditional state and institutional control, permeating civil society and private life. Drawing on Assmann’s and Nora’s theories, this essay explores how memory has shifted from a centralized national narrative to diverse local, digital, and domestic forms. The emergence of “wild archives” – informal collections of memories in digital spaces and personal settings – challenges traditional archival institutions. The democratization of memory, facilitated by digital technologies and grassroots initiatives, transforms historical preservation, raising questions about authenticity, authority, and institutional adaptation in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Gli archivi selvaggi
Fabio Dei
2025-01-01
Abstract
In recent decades, the production of cultural memory has expanded beyond traditional state and institutional control, permeating civil society and private life. Drawing on Assmann’s and Nora’s theories, this essay explores how memory has shifted from a centralized national narrative to diverse local, digital, and domestic forms. The emergence of “wild archives” – informal collections of memories in digital spaces and personal settings – challenges traditional archival institutions. The democratization of memory, facilitated by digital technologies and grassroots initiatives, transforms historical preservation, raising questions about authenticity, authority, and institutional adaptation in a rapidly evolving landscape.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
