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Additional support for our digitization project:
Funding from the NRW Foundation –
A Behind-the-Scenes Look (Part 3)
We are pleased to announce that our project for the preservation and digitization of historical photographs at the Edith Stein Archive Cologne is now also supported by the NRW Foundation. In addition to the existing support from the Ricarda van de Sandt Foundation (Foundation Center of the Archdiocese of Cologne), this new commitment marks another important milestone in the long-term preservation of our cultural heritage.
The aim of the project is to safeguard valuable historical photographs, process them digitally, and make them accessible to both the public and researchers. With this funding, we are able to further professionalize our technical infrastructure, ensure sustainable archiving, and present our collections in future digital formats, exhibitions, and publications. We sincerely thank the NRW Foundation for their trust and support. You can find more information about the foundation’s work and projects at: www.nrw-stiftung.de
The Digitization of the Edith Stein Image Archive –
A Behind-the-Scenes Look (Part 2)
Our colleague Lucrezia Zanardi recently surprised us with a large suitcase. But don’t worry, it’s not for a vacation! Instead of swimsuits and sunscreen, the suitcase contains everything we need to digitize and preserve the Edith Stein Photo Archive.
It almost feels like we’re traveling back in time – but instead of a map, we’re using cutting-edge technology to safeguard the invaluable photographs of Edith Stein. This new step brings us closer to our goal of making Edith Stein's photographic legacy accessible for future generations.
We’re excited for the next steps in this project and look forward to sharing more updates with you soon. Stay tuned!
The Digitization of the Edith Stein Image Archive –
A Behind-the-Scenes Look (Part 1)
Since January 2, 2025, we have been working on a special project: the digitization and preservation of the Edith Stein Photo Archive. Today, we would like to introduce the person leading this project: Lucrezia Zanardi.
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Lucrezia Zanardi (born 1994 in Bologna, Italy) is a media artist and a PhD candidate in the field of photography and cultural memory at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with Radboud University Nijmegen. From 2020 to 2024, she carried out an archive-based research project at the Edith Stein Archive in Cologne. Since January 2025, she has been a research associate with us, responsible for the digitization and development of an image database for our archive.
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Lucrezia studied at the IUAV University in Venice and at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design. She has participated in numerous group projects and exhibitions in Italy, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Her photobook Present Traces of a Past Existence was nominated by LUMA at the Rencontres de la Photographie d’Arles in 2021. In addition, she was selected in 2024 by CAMERA Turin as part of the European FUTURES platform. Her works were recently showcased at the ArteFiera Art Fair 2025 in Bologna. Lucrezia lives and works in Bochum. You can find more about her work at www.lucreziazanardi.com.
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