A Shoe-In for Inspiration: Christian Louboutin’s Story of SuccessPreserving cultural heritage isn’t just about protecting what came before; it can ignite the spark that shapes what comes next. Take Christian Louboutin, the world-renowned shoe designer. In the 1970s, Louboutin grewRead More
The Pitch That Could Save Our Cultural HeritagePreservation isn’t just a mission—it’s a movement. And movements need momentum. That’s why HAI created the Before It’s Too Late: Preservation Pitch Pack–a strategic toolkit designed to help leaders frame urgency, sparkRead More
Remember to Look Up at the Stars and Not Down at Your Feet: Stephen Hawking’s Story of ResiliencePreserving cultural heritage isn’t just about the past; it shapes the future. Consider the role it played in the life of Stephen Hawking, one of the world’s most renowned scientists. As a child,Read More
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Spider-Man’s Moment of TransformationPreserving cultural heritage is not just about protecting the past but creating future visionaries. Consider Spider-Man, one of the world’s most beloved superheroes. In the 2002 film Spider-Man, a radioactive spider bites PeterRead More
Let’s Talk Tech in Preservation: A Roundtable for the FuturePreservation isn’t just about safeguarding the past—it’s about innovating for the future. At HAI, we recently convened a dynamic roundtable that brings together expert preservation professionals, technologists, and archival leaders to exploreRead More
Reflexes, Records, and Recovery: Training Muscle Memory Before Disaster StrikesIn September 2024, I took a vacation to Asheville, North Carolina. My mom joined me for the trip, and we decided to stay at The Reynolds Mansion, a bed and breakfast inRead More
Safeguarding Archives Amid Rising Threats and Potential DisastersWe recently sat down with Brandon Werts, HAI’s Assistant Director of Archives and Information Management, to discuss the urgent Call-to-Action for protecting and preserving our cultural heritage. As a leading expert inRead More
A Call to Action: Proactive Preparation and PreservationUnforeseen risks and disasters are an undeniable reality. From hurricanes and floods to wildfires and droughts, aging infrastructure, and more, these events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, posing significant threats toRead More