Nuestro archivo

history exhibition

This work was sporsored by the Mellon Foundation through Monument Lab Studio and presented by Archivos del Caribe under the Re:Generation grant during
spring and summer of 2022.

Nuestro Archivo gathers a rich collection of storytelling interviews, historical photographs, and architectural surveys from rural Puerto Rico. By challenging traditional archival methods, this project serves as both a methodological experiment and a powerful reaffirmation of regional counternarratives. Originally developed over seven months, it continues to grow indefinitely as it actively seeks new models for community archiving. By preserving these often-overlooked histories, the initiative empowers local residents to become the active custodians of their own cultural heritage.

Adriana Vázquez Acevedo for Nuestro Archivo, Archivos del Caribe. Cayey, Puerto Rico, 2022.