QUEER HERITAGE & ARTS ZINE
For conservators, archivists, collection carers
About
Inherent Vice is a queer heritage and arts zine, curated to inspire new ideas, spark conversations, inform practice, and foster the development of a queer space within our professions.
What is Inherent Vice?
Inherent Vice is a queer heritage and arts zine, curated to inspire new ideas, spark conversations, inform practice, and foster the development of a queer space within our professions.​
Who is it for?
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Conservators
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Archivists
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Collection carers
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Heritage/arts professionals whose roles don’t primarily include understanding LGBTQIA+ heritage
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Queer heritage enthusiasts​
Mission
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Develop Understanding
To develop the sector’s collective understanding of queer heritage and champion the idea that queer history is everyone's history.
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Empower Advocacy
To empower collections professionals to use their voices and positions within their institutions to advocate for marginalised communities, their material culture, and their stories within the art and heritage sectors.​
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Inspire Reimagination
To inspire conservators, collections carers, archivists, and other museum staff to reimagine the boundaries of their roles, explore new collaborations, and enrich their professional practice and outreach.
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Encourage Diversity​
To encourage diversity within the sector through cultivating a queer inclusive space, and generating meaningful conversation around queer arts and heritage in conservation and collection care.