In Valencia, Spain, students and professors from the conservation program at Valencia Polytechnic University are restoring family photos damaged during last year's flash floods. The project, coordinated by Esther Nebot, aims to recover visual memories for residents, with volunteers actively collecting and working on thousands of soaked photos, including photo albums. Survivors learn of the initiative through word of mouth, appreciating the restorative process as vital to preserving their family histories. The project intends to complete the restoration by the first anniversary of the floods, ensuring all photo owners are welcomed.
The project not only restores physical images but also protects the intangible heritage of family histories, allowing survivors to reclaim visual memories lost in the tragedy.
Esther Nebot emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating, "When you realize how much you've lost, you can see that you’ve lost something fundamental, like visual memories."
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