Heritage Landscapes vol.49
Heritage Landscapes is the Promemoria Group newsletter created to observe the contemporary heritage landscape. Twice a month we share the most interesting news and the most innovative projects, investigating those archival stories that turn an object, a brand or an insight, into a legend.
Between architecture, design, fashion, food, technology. With no limit to our curiosity.
Between architecture, design, fashion, food, technology. With no limit to our curiosity.
1. The Long View
FanziNet
Cataloging the entire landscape of black-and-white creativity within 1980s Italian fanzines would seem like an impossible feat, yet that is exactly what Paolo Palmacci is achieving with anaLogikal Knot Map V. 1.77. Active online as Paul Shiva, Palmacci maps the punk and 'new rock' galaxy by following the principle of 'doing a lot with a little', the very same DIY ethos that fueled the self-published magazines of that era.
His FanziNet project deliberately uses essential tools, rejecting the complexity of the modern web to create a unique archival operation that is visually striking and surprisingly functional.
With nearly 700 fanzines and 500 original issues, all scanned and freely accessible, the project draws a map that is dense in Northern Italy and sparser toward the South and the islands. Getting lost in this archive means traversing genres, scenes, and languages, but also rediscovering a slower pace that once fostered real-world meetings, presence, and authentic exchange. It is a precious legacy for those who were there, and a vital discovery for those who came after.
With nearly 700 fanzines and 500 original issues, all scanned and freely accessible, the project draws a map that is dense in Northern Italy and sparser toward the South and the islands. Getting lost in this archive means traversing genres, scenes, and languages, but also rediscovering a slower pace that once fostered real-world meetings, presence, and authentic exchange. It is a precious legacy for those who were there, and a vital discovery for those who came after.
2. Augmented Craft
With Archive Dreaming, Refik Anadol reimagines 1.7 million SALT Research records as a machine learning-generated immersive environment. AI processes and links vast amounts of data and historical records to create a space that invites physical exploration as much as visual observation.
Developed during the Google Artists and Machine Intelligence Program, the installation enters a 'dream' state when idle, forging serendipitous connections across the archive. Here, light and data serve to redefine the archive as a living, breathing entity where memory meets cutting-edge technology.
Developed during the Google Artists and Machine Intelligence Program, the installation enters a 'dream' state when idle, forging serendipitous connections across the archive. Here, light and data serve to redefine the archive as a living, breathing entity where memory meets cutting-edge technology.
3. Seen & Noted
Maserati is celebrating 100 years of its iconic Trident, a logo synonymous with elegance and bold performance. This anniversary is more than a look back; it’s a statement of the brand’s future-facing vision. 2026 will officially be the 'Year of the Trident,' celebrating a century of racing heritage. The story began in 1926 with the Maserati Tipo 26, the first car to carry the Neptune-inspired emblem, which famously won its category at the Targa Florio. One hundred years later, that same spirit of audacity continues to drive the brand forward.
Credits: Paolo Palmacci, Refik Anadol, Maserati.
"Archives are generators of stories when they are prompted by the memories and research of those who know their most intimate dimensions."
- Marco Sammicheli, Guest Editor of ARCHIVIO N°10 and Director of the Museo del Design Italiano
- Marco Sammicheli, Guest Editor of ARCHIVIO N°10 and Director of the Museo del Design Italiano