25 Sep 2026
15:00 - 17:00
Gathering: Intersectional Archive
On 25 September 2026, Framer Framed hosts the second gathering of The Intersectional Archive, which researches the need for an archive as a place where fragmented histories and stories come together.
What does an intersectional archive actually mean, what could it look like, and how should it work? During this public gathering, the audience is invited to explore these questions together, working towards shared insights and, eventually, a possible form for the archive. The afternoon starts with contributions by Feargal Agard (Humans of Film) and researcher and writer Gloria Wekker, followed by conversations in smaller groups and drinks.
Since 2013, Framer Framed has featured a line of programming concerned with artistic, activist and self-organised archives. These projects critically examine the concept of the archive as well as developing new methods of (hybrid) archiving that push heritage institutions to become more democratic and transparent. These are important changes that can empower archivists and archive users and provide more inclusive ways of historical meaning-making. Framer Framed also supports artists and practitioners who take on the role of researcher and critical citizen, bridging the gap between these democratic ideals and political decision-making.
Humans of Film Foundation have initiated a new, collaborative project in which these questions of intersectional archiving can be further explored. Intersectional Archive, funded by Cultuurfonds, addresses questions and urgencies surrounding accessibility, community ownership and making underrepresented histories visible.
Intersectional Archive explores this interconnection: it brings together materials and perspectives that are currently stored separately and makes space for communities that do not necessarily fit into existing categories. In doing so, we fill an important gap in the current archival landscape by approaching archives from the complexity of experiences, rather than from a single identity or perspective.
Please register here.
Info & Credits
The Intersectional Archive is an initiative of Stichting Humans of Film, in collaboration with Framer Framed and the Intersectional Archive working group, consisting of Noah Littel, Anne Krul, Tamara Hartman, Evie Evans (Framer Framed), Tabea Nixdorff, Julia van der Knaap and mo Futures.
This event will be held in English, with Dutch Sign Language (NGT) interpretation. Admission is free, pay what you can.
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Framer Framed is supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science; Amsterdam Fund for the Arts; Municipality of Amsterdam; and VriendenLoterij Fonds.
Location
Framer Framed
Oranje-Vrijstaatkade 71
1093KS, Amsterdam
Workshop / Het levende archief /
Netwerk
Feargal Agard
