Preserving Our Past | 27 Collections

British Museum

London, United Kingdom

CyArk

Oakland, United States

UNESCO World Heritage

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. This is embodied in an international treaty called the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, adopted by UNESCO in 1972.

Skeiron

Lviv

MALI, Museo de Arte de Lima

Lima, Peru

Archaeological Survey of India

New Delhi, India

World Monuments Fund

New York, NY, United States

American Research Center In Egypt (ARCE)

Cairo, United States

SAVAMA-DCI

Scan The World

London

UNESCO Memory of the World

UNESCO's Memory of the World Programme is an international initiative launched to safeguard the documentary heritage of humanity against collective amnesia, neglect, the ravages of time and climatic conditions, and willful and deliberate destruction.

Adunni Olorisha Trust / Adunni Osun Foundation

Osogbo, Nigeria

Cultural Heritage Center, U.S. Department of State

United States

Ephemera documentary

Paris

Macquarie University

Sydney, Australia

Al-Ghad Radio

Mosul , Iraq

Rhizome

New York, NY, United States

Timbuktu Renaissance

Mali

The Aga Khan Trust for Culture

An agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) promotes debate about the built environment, cultural heritage, and importance of historic memory. We propose exemplars and solutions for contemporary design problems; engage in the physical and social revitalisation of communities; advance music and musical education; and connect cultures through material and intangible arts. We seek to impart a more informed understanding of the diverse cultures of the Muslim world and demonstrate the valuable role that different forms of cultural expression can play in development.

Zamani Project

South Africa

ICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites

Paris, France

Instruments for Africa

Founded in 2006, Instruments4africa (I4A) is a not-for-profit (501c-3) organization formed to preserve and fortify the traditional music and art forms of Mali with opportunities that nourish people through shared artistic expression. We emphasize the cultural riches all Malians share and highlight their longstanding traditions of tolerance and cooperation.

Turquoise Mountain

In 2006 Turquoise Mountain was founded in Afghanistan at the behest of His Majesty King Charles III. We now also work on projects in Myanmar and the Middle East. Turquoise Mountain’s aim is to preserve and regenerate historic areas and communities with a rich cultural heritage and to revive traditional crafts, to create jobs, skills and a renewed sense of pride. Since 2006, Turquoise Mountain has restored 150 historic buildings, trained over 6,000 artisans, treated more than 100,000 patients, graduated hundreds of talented artisans, and generated over $6m in international sales from customers like Kate Spade 5th Avenue to London’s 5 star Connaught Hotel. Turquoise Mountain has also curated major international exhibitions around the world, from the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., to the Buckingham Palace Summer Opening. With thanks to the British Council for their support.

Aga Khan University - Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations