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Atma Unum Fonds is a passionate, independent project rooted in a strong commitment to collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and community engagement within the fields of art and archival practice. As the main creator and curator, my work is driven by a passion for preserving and making accessible the rich histories embedded within artistic practices.

Throughout this journey, I have received invaluable support from a diverse network of mentors and volunteers whose expertise and dedication have greatly contributed to the development of this archive. Their guidance and collaboration has been instrumental in shaping the project's growth and impact.

I am also inspired by prominent organizations dedicated to art preservation and archival research, and I provide you a directory in this page. These organizations provide vital resources, best practices, and a global community committed to advancing the field. 

My aim is to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing dialogue surrounding art archives by fostering a space for reflection, discovery, and scholarly exchange. I welcome collaboration, dialogue, and engagement from colleagues, researchers, and institutions committed to the preservation and interpretation of artistic heritage.

Organizations dedicated to art preservation and archival research

1. African Cultural Heritage Organisation (ACHA)
   Website: https://afrocaribbeanalliance.org/

2. American Institute for Conservation and the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
   Website: https://www.culturalheritage.org/

3. Asian Art Museum of San Francisco – Conservation Department
   Website: https://collections.asianart.org/conservation/ 

4. Asian Cultural Council (ACC)
   Website: https://www.asianculturalcouncil.org 

5. Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM)
   

6. Website: https://aiccm.org.au 

7. Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage (CACH) (China)
   Website: https://www.cach.org.cn/ 

8. Conservation and Restoration of the Tokyo National Museum Collection
   Website: https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/ 

9. European Confederation of Conservator-Restorers' Organisations (ECCO)
   Website: https://www.ecco-eu.org 

10. Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) (USA)
    Website: https://www.getty.edu/conservation/ 

11. Getty Research Institute (GRI) (USA)
    Website: https://www.getty.edu/research-institute/ 

12. Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Centre
    Website: https://www.amo.gov.hk/en/visitor-centre/heritage-discovery-centre/index.html 

13. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
    Website: https://www.intach.org 

14. International Council on Archives (ICA)
    Website: https://www.ica.org 

15. International Council of Museums (ICOM)
    Website: https://icom.museum/en/ 

16. International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
    Website: https://www.icomos.org 

17. International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) (Italy, global)
    Website: https://www.iccrom.org 

18. International Federation of Art Libraries (IFLA) – Art Libraries Section
    Website: https://www.ifla.org/units/art-libraries/ 

19. International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) (UK)
    Website: https://www.iiconservation.org 

20. Japan Center for International Cooperation in Conservation (Japan)
    Website: https://www.tobunken.go.jp/kokusen/en/ 

21. Korean National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage (NRICH) (South Korea)
    Website: https://www.nrich.go.kr/english/index.do 

22. Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures
    Website: https://sustainableheritagenetwork.org/community/pacific-and-regional-archive-digital-sources-endangered-cultures 

23. The Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) (USA, Smithsonian Institution)
    Website: https://mci.si.edu 

24. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) (USA)
    Website: https://www.archives.gov 

25. The National Archives of Japan
    Website: https://www.archives.go.jp/english/ 

26. The National Museum of China – NMC Institute of Conservation (China)
    Website: https://en.chnmuseum.cn 

27. Society of American Archivists (SAA)
    Website: https://www2.archivists.org/ 

28. Smithsonian Institution Archives (USA)
    Website: https://siarchives.si.edu 

29. UNESCO archives 
    Website: https://www.unesco.org/en/archives