The Human Archives
Art, ideas and what makes us human.
About The Human Archives
Watch the founder introduction · A story you can wear
A few words from Lukas, founder
“I hope you
feel human.”
Art, stories and ideas give us ways to understand ourselves and one another.
These hoodies carry a work you can look closer at, question and make your own connection with. An image on your back can become a conversation in everyday life.
A story to carry
into your day.
Take a closer look at the garment, its fabric and fit. Find the colour and size that feel right for you.
Choose your contribution on the product page
Explore the hoodie Choose your priceYou can adjust your contribution on the product page.
Where the idea began
An inspiration
from Peru.
Lukas was inspired by local artisans during his time in Peru. That experience became part of the starting point for The Human Archives.
The hoodies carry that interest forward: ideas, craft and human stories becoming part of everyday life.
Ayni · Reciprocity
An exchange
in good faith.
Our approach to pricing takes inspiration from Ayni, a practice of reciprocal exchange in Andean communities.
You choose your contribution within the available range, considering what the hoodie means to you and what you can afford.
Learn about Ayni at the SmithsonianLet one question lead to another
Where do we begin?
Creation images, ancient light, meteorite grains and footprints. Different ways of asking how we got here.
The Origins archiveExplore beginningsWhat opens behind the artwork?
A closer look
Discover details in the image and the stories behind them. Return to the whole whenever you like.
A place and a time
See where the work belongs and what was happening around it.
A connection to follow
Move between related works. Sources, questions and contributions are there when you want to go further.
About The Human Archives
The Human Archives is a museum of art, objects, discoveries and ideas, exploring the universe through human perspectives. Each work has its own record; archives bring related works together. The hoodie is one way into that collection.
Questions, corrections and new connections help these stories develop. Contributions are reviewed before becoming part of the published record.
Browse the collection