Claudia Colecchia

Graduated in History from the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, with a diploma in Archival Science, Palaeography, and Diplomatics from the State Archive School of Venice.

She has deepened her studies in archival, photographic, and library sciences, and has worked at the Ca’ Foscari and IUAV Universities of Venice, the International School for Advanced Studies of Trieste, and the Superintendence of Artistic Heritage of Friuli Venezia Giulia. She currently holds the position of Head of the Photographic Archive and Library of the Civic Museums of History and Art of the Municipality of Trieste, where she is responsible for the conservation and enhancement of the heritage, conducting guided tours, lessons for students, and curating exhibitions and publications dedicated to historical and contemporary photography. She is also curator of exhibitions and cultural events, member of the URBAN Photo Awards jury, and board member of the Rete Fotografia association. She organizes and participates in conferences, symposiums, and seminars.

The Photographic Archive of the Civic Museums of History and Art houses nearly three million photographic images, making it one of the largest collections in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. This archive documents the evolution of photography from both a technical and expressive perspective, offering invaluable insights into the artistic, urban, and social history of the city of Trieste from 1840 to the present day.