The Forensic Archive of Iran has been featured in international media, research publications, and conferences addressing cultural heritage under conditions of conflict and restricted access.
Featured in Museums Association
“Call for urgent international monitoring of Iran’s cultural heritage”
The Forensic Archive of Iran was featured in Museums Association in relation to its joint statement calling for independent monitoring, documentation, and safeguarding of cultural heritage during the ongoing conflict.
The article highlights growing international concern over damage to heritage sites and the urgent need for independent verification in conditions where access, documentation, and communication are restricted.
Date: March 2026
Featured in Power Over Provenance
“Decentralizing the Past: Everyday Citizens Reclaiming Their Stolen Histories”
The Forensic Archive of Iran was featured in Power Over Provenance as part of a broader discussion on decentralized, citizen-led approaches to documenting and safeguarding cultural heritage under conditions of conflict and restricted access.
The article positions the archive as a counter-forensic initiative, enabling anonymous public reporting of vandalism, suspicious transfers, and heritage loss. It highlights the role of citizen-generated documentation in challenging state-controlled narratives and preserving evidence for future public memory and accountability.
Grounded in investigative aesthetics and forensic methodologies, the archive treats absence, restricted access, and bureaucratic silence as forms of evidence. It operates through a structured verification system while prioritizing contributor safety through strict anonymity protocols.
Date: December 2025