Episode 2: Digital Collections (Part II)

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Synopsis

Release: 14th July 2022

In this episode we reflect on digital practice as a form of repair, care and knowledge creation.  Faced with challenges around access to data, absence of archives and physical removal of objects from communities – How are digital collections creating room for new African narratives and imaginations? What potential does digital restitution hold for African heritage? And how can this contribute to the physical return of artifacts?

ABOUT ACCESS FOR WHO?

‘Access For Who?’ is a four part mini-series that looks to begin a conversation on digitisation of collections of African heritage. This series of discussions attempts to unpack the necessary care and ethics required when seeking to digitise African heritage, particularly in the age of restitution. While digitisation is often considered a strategy for future oriented safe keeping, distribution and greater engagement, we ask – for who? And for what purposes? And are we making decisions about digitisation that ensure these objectives are met in ethical, equitable ways?

Speakers

Temi Odumosu

Minne Atairu

Samba Yonga,

Mulenga Kapwepwe

Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún

Neema Iyer

Credits

Hosts: Chao Tayiana Maina & Molemo Moiloa

Research: Phumzile Nombuso Twala and Lethabolaka Gumede on

Design: Karugu Maina

Editing: Annelien Van Heymbeeck

Music: Josh Chiundiza

Episode 2: Digital Collections (Part II)

Episode 2: Digital Collections (Part II)

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