FOTOHOF Salzburg Hosts Special Talk on Photography and Archives
Visitors interested in the preservation and future of photographic works can attend a focused discussion at FOTOHOF in Salzburg. The upcoming event explores the practical realities of managing photographic collections, featuring insights from established institutions and specialized initiatives.
Exploring Photographic Legacies and Archives in Salzburg
The programme brings together prominent voices from the field to examine how photographic collections are maintained, structured, and utilized. Participants include Dr. Jens Bove, head of the long-standing Deutsche Fotothek in Dresden; Mag. Elisabeth Gottfried and Dr. Susanne Neuburger representing the Vienna-based initiative Forum Vor-Nachlass; and Dr. Kurt Kaindl from the FOTOHOF>ARCHIV.
The session addresses practical considerations for contemporary artists, creators, and their heirs. Key topics on the agenda include:
- Methods for preparing artistic portfolios and documents for museum or archive collection
- Criteria for accepting early and posthumous estates into institutional holdings
- Practical approaches to managing copyrights, publications, and exhibition rights
- Collaboration models between living artists and institutional archives
Following the discussion, attendees are invited to a midissage event for the ongoing Photographing Photography exhibition starting around 20:00, offering an opportunity for informal exchange.
Plan your visit to discover more exhibitions, studios, and cultural highlights by exploring the Salzburg museum map or browsing current shows on Musemap, where you can also check out the complete Salzburg museum list.
