ESMA Museum as a Place of "Hot" Memory

The ESMA Museum, located within the former clandestine detention center during Argentina's last dictatorship (1975–1983), remains a powerful site of 'hot' memory. This study reveals that its transformation into a memorial space effectively evokes emotional responses in visitors, reinforcing societal reflection on human rights and historical accountability. Drawing on Jan Assmann’s concept of 'hot' memory, the research analyzes ESMA's content, policy context, and the tension between competing memory approaches to demonstrate its enduring role as a place of collective remembrance. By examining visitor experiences and institutional practices, the study underscores ESMA's significance in preserving trauma while promoting human dignity for future generations.

Veselova, I. (2022). ESMA Museum as a Place of “Hot” Memory. Исторический Журнал: Научные Исследования, (5), 144–154. https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0609.2022.5.38919