Research lines

Heritage processes and uses of heritage

We investigate to recognize the identity and motivations of the groups and agents who create and use heritage. We analyze the evolution of heritage practices over time. We focus on the transformation of heritage value into cultural objects and goods.

Safeguarding and destruction of heritage

We are the reference center in terms of the study of the safeguarding and destruction of heritage during the Spanish Civil War. We study the processes of safeguarding and destroying cultural heritage. Of all of them, war is the greatest cause of property losses.

The publics of cultural heritage

Aprofundim in the connection of publics, museums and heritage equipment. Investigate the interactions with cultural heritage. Analyze the audiences to better understand the profiles, motivations and experiences of the visitors. Facilitate the design of strategies to promote more inclusive and participatory access.

Monuments, places, museums and collections

We systematically study technical artifacts, architectural creations, artistic objects, textual records, elements of intangible heritage, complex communication infrastructure systems... Our analysis takes into account several scales: from the singular object, through the museum and until reaching the geographical, social and natural environment that hosts them and that receives the effects of society.