Writing and Reading Memories at a Buenos Aires Memorial Site: The Ex-ESMA

The Ex-ESMA, a former clandestine detention and torture center turned memorial museum, undergoes continuous transformation to shape visitor experiences and collective memory. Research reveals that museological interventions—such as rethinking the museum's script and visit formats—alter how visitors interact with the space, influencing their emotional engagement and understanding of Argentina's dark history. The study traces evolving debates on what should be included or excluded in memorialization, reflecting shifts in official policies and societal perceptions. By analyzing curatorial intentions and visitor responses, it highlights the dynamic interplay between memory construction and spatial design in sites of historical significance.

Kaiser. (2020). Writing and Reading Memories at a Buenos Aires Memorial Site: The Ex-ESMA. History and Memory, 32(1), 69. https://doi.org/10.2979/histmemo.32.1.05