This research is a reflection about museology actions developed at the community of
Fortalezinha (PA) by the project “(In) Visible Patrimonies – The documental photography as
process of artistic investigation”, which the final result was the exhibition (In) Visible
Patrimonies – Fortalezinha. The project consisted in research/action oh college extension
made during the years of 2015/2016 at the referred Village and was the winner of the Proex of
Art and Culture Award. The discussion to which it links thinks patrimony beyond tipping and
register from the competent agencies, enlightening the self-determination, the idea of the own
social groups about what could be considered patrimony according their social experience,
setting precedents for all material and immaterial expressions. Photography as tool of visual
register of those patrimonies elected by the community, however its role in this project goes
beyond the mere documental register, because it is thought as a way of safeguard of these
patrimonies. For such registers the experience was essential in and with the community,
taking part of the daily life of locals, as well as recordings of their speeches through
interviews and chatting, to look for the roots of what was to be photographed.
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