This issue marks the first of two dedicated to the legacy of Roberto Pane (1897–1987), a visionary Italian humanist, architect, writer, and photographer. Featuring a curated selection of Pane’s key writings—many translated into English for the first time—this volume reveals the depth of his critical thought and enduring contributions to heritage conservation.
From post-war restoration theory to reflections on architecture as art, and his ties to Latin America, Pane’s work remains deeply relevant today, offering insight into a holistic understanding of cultural heritage in its social and territorial context.
Conversaciones is a biannual publication conceived by the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) through the Coordinación Nacional de Conservación del Patrimonio Cultural (CNCPC) of Mexico. The international, peer-reviewed journal promotes reflection and discussion on the history and theories of cultural heritage conservation. Each volume focuses on one or two notable figures in conservation and one of their central texts, which has either never been published in Spanish, or whose circulation has been limited.