In 1991 the Viafarini Archive was founded in order to document artistic research, in particular to gather information about the artists active in Italy. The service also provides advice and diffuses the artists’ research. The materials are used to curate exhibitions, and is also open for consultation to artists, curators, galleries and those who are interested. In 1995 Viafarini together with Careof started a collaboration with Comune di Milano Progetto Giovani (Youth Department of the City) to offer the documentation services, Archive, Library, ArtBox Opportunities Database, as well as to organise workshops and lectures.