Where is Finnish comics history? Where are the original artworks stored, and where are the personal archives of comic artists located? Who has preserved publishers’ documents, correspondence, and printing plates? The panel discussion delves into the preservation and archiving of Finnish comics history. How is comics culture documented for future generations? The participants consider perspectives on archiving, research, and cultural heritage.
Moderators of the discussion: Ralf Kauranen and Leena Romu, who are researchers in the University of Turku project Diversity in Finnish Comic History: Minorities and Self-Representation, funded by the Swedish Literature Society in Finland and the Swedish Cultural Foundation.
Participants in the panel discussion:
Outi Hupaniittu, director of archives, Finnish Literature Society
Reetta Laitinen, comics artist, researcher, The People’s Archives
Johanna Mieto, collections manager, Media Museum and Archives Merkki
Juhani Tolvanen, chairman, Finnish Comics Museum