Photography, Memories, Archives.
A Daily Times Publication: Source - Cardiff University Special CollectionsBridging archives, sparking new connections
Building an interdisciplinary research and cultural collective connecting African archives, diaspora communities, photographers, artists, archivists, heritage professionals, and researchers.
Discover collaborative programs that unite archives, communities, and creative voices. We nurture ethical exchange, wellbeing, and fresh perspectives—across borders and generations.
Attentional photo walks
Join guided walks blending photography and mindfulness. Connect with others, reflect creatively, and explore local and diaspora stories together.
Take part in welcoming workshops to reinterpret archives, share personal stories, and connect generations through creative dialogue. Workshops, talks, and roundtable discussions connecting archivists, artists, and researchers across Africa and the diaspora to British institutions. Explore collections shaped by community voices and creative exchange.
Archival storytelling workshops
Artist Audrey Albert and scholar Thierry Mandarin in conversation at the 'Alteration Symposium' hosted at the Ffotogallery, Wales, 2024.
Drum Archive, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Support for communities
Discover how mindful collaboration and cultural exchange have shaped our community. Open conversations, championing ethical approaches to archives, heritage, and visual storytelling.
“Archives across borders need to be in dialogue, not just in boxes.”
— Nelly Ating, Founder
Contact. Connect. Collaborate
Feel free to contact us with any questions or join the collective.
Email
info@tanarchives.org