10 experts on preserving contemporary art: archives, digital, and ephemerality

In the latest issue of Artribune Magazine (#41), a panel of ten specialists examines the hurdles in conserving contemporary art. Cristina Baldacci mentions that documentation only captures 'specters' of ephemeral works, whereas reenactment can revitalize art. Antoni Muntadas encourages artists to destroy more to combat post-fetishism, suggesting that archives should serve as starting points for projects. Filippo Tibertelli de Pisis stresses the importance of both creative and material conservation. Fabrizio Bellomo creates physical versions of digital files but points out the historical loss of preparatory materials. Alessandro Bollo notes a trend toward selective digitization, while Marco Scotini claims that an obsession with archives can obscure document loss, citing Allan Sekula. Eva Frapiccini believes time-based projects align with contemporary speed. Gianfranco Maraniello insists that conservation should go hand in hand with creation, and Giuliano Sergio highlights the absence of an 'aesthetics of the archive.' Erik Kessels warns about the risks of digital obsolescence.