José Antonio Perales Díaz
José Antonio Perales Díaz Research and Cultural Heritage Outreach

Social Anthropology and Ethnographic Photography Services 

Understanding cultures, interpreting places and communicating heritage

I offer professional services in anthropological research, cultural outreach and photographic documentation for public administrations, universities, museums, cultural associations, media organizations and other institutions interested in understanding and enhancing cultural heritage. 

Cultural research and consultancy

Consultancy and Technical Reports

I prepare technical reports and provide specialized consultancy in cultural heritage, cultural diversity, social memory, and applied anthropology. 

I collaborate with local authorities, universities, museums, associations and other entities on research, cataloguing, cultural assessment and projects aimed at enhancing the value of both tangible and intangible heritage.

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Cultural Research and Studies

I conduct cultural research using methodologies from social and cultural anthropology.  

I analyse practices, traditions, identities, collective memories and social transformations to produce rigorous knowledge that can be applied to cultural, educational and heritage projects.

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Cultural outreach and documentation

Ethnographic Photography and Visual Documentation

I undertake ethnographic photography and audiovisual documentation projects for research, cultural outreach, and the preservation of cultural heritage. 

I develop photographic projects focusing on communities, traditional occupations, rituals, cultural landscapes and ways of life, as well as cataloguing and documentary archiving projects.

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Cultural Outreach and Communication

I produce reports, articles, and accessible content for media outlets, specialized publications, cultural institutions, and editorial projects. 

I turn anthropological research into engaging and accessible content for a wide range of audiences. 

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Documentary Scriptwriting and Production

I design and develop documentary projects focusing on culture, heritage, memory, and social change. 

I contribute to research, scriptwriting, anthropological consultancy, and the coordination of audiovisual production processes. 

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Training and knowledge transfer

Talks, Lectures and Outreach Activities

I give talks, lectures, participate in panel discussions and organize outreach activities on topics including: 

  • Cultural diversity and interculturality
    • Festivals and popular traditions
    • Intangible cultural heritage
    • River cultures
    • Borders, smuggling and peripheral territories
    • The cultural meanings of work and working-class memory
    • Gender identities
    • Ethnic minorities and social inclusion 

Activities can be adapted to academic, professional, and general audiences.

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Teaching and Training

I teach in university programmes and develop courses, workshops and seminars for local authorities, cultural centres, associations and educational institutions. 

My teaching combines academic rigour with a practical and accessible approach.

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Editorial Writing and Publishing Projects

I write commissioned books and publications on culture, history, heritage, travel, and popular traditions. 

I collaborate on publishing projects, exhibitions, catalogues, and institutional publications, combining rigorous research with an accessible narrative for different audiences.

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