Rethinking Heritage: Studying Resilient Pasts and Presents in Times of Conflict
My essay addresses the lack of writing about the institutions responsible for creating cultural heritage policy in Latin America and proposes a new historical analytical lens for use by other scholars, tying together heritage policy and wider social and political changes across the region.
Zachary Vincent
(He/Him)
Laidlaw Scholar, University of St Andrews
A student at the University of St Andrews studying Modern History and Art History, my research project was interested in the history of cultural heritage policy and its relationship with conflicts in Latin America. My LiA project is taking place in Lima, Peru with Make_Sense, working to empower indigenous communities through reclaiming the power of culture by promoting the Quechua language. My broader academic interests include modern art beyond the west, comparative approaches to histories of empire, and the creation of national identities.
I enjoy outdoor pursuits like hiking and skiing, and love to drink tea and have a chat about just about anything! Please feel free to reach out to discuss anything, research-related or otherwise!
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A thought-provoking essay both confronting the concept of heritage and coming up with a lens to view it, really interesting to read!