A couple of months ago, I had the privilege of working with the government of Punjab on an “Archive Digitization Project.” This project aimed to preserve the historical archives that echo our cultural heritage. As a high school senior who loves diving into history books, I couldn’t bear the thought of losing invaluable insights into our cultural past. So, when the opportunity arose to collaborate with the Government of Punjab, I thought: “How often do you touch something that’s three centuries old?” Hence, I had no second thoughts after that.
Darkroom Archives: Athens Locked Away ??? Dec. 2020
While clearing now dusty boxes of negatives in protective sleeves and matte prints on old Ilford paper in my basement darkroom in Athens, I…