The Metadata Memoir / Minne Atairu (NG)
"The Metadata Memoir" is a decentralized archival system powered by a smart contract. The system is programmed to autonomously document repatriated objects in real-time. It achieves this by utilizing the "New York Times" and "The Guardian" news APIs to run a daily search for news related to repatriated Benin Bronzes. Upon identifying relevant news, the system generates documentation for each returned object. These records include the repatriation date, the repatriating institution, and dynamic fields for object name, material composition, and production date.
Photo: Courtesy of the artist, Minne Atairu
The Metadata Memoir / Minne Atairu (NG)
"The Metadata Memoir" is a decentralized archival system powered by a smart contract. The system is programmed to autonomously document repatriated objects in real-time. It achieves this by utilizing the "New York Times" and "The Guardian" news APIs to run a daily search for news related to repatriated Benin Bronzes. Upon identifying relevant news, the system generates documentation for each returned object. These records include the repatriation date, the repatriating institution, and dynamic fields for object name, material composition, and production date.
Photo: Courtesy of the artist, Minne Atairu