At the following link
http://www.artinamericamagazine.com/news-opinion/conversations/2009-03-17/altermodern-a-conversation-with-nicolas-bourriaud/
you can read Nicolas Bourriaud saying ' ... it is an idea that was actually the core of Relational Aesthetics already, the Marxist idea that there is no stable “essence” of humankind, which is nothing but the transitory result of what human beings do at a certain moment of history. I think this might be the cornerstone of all my writings, in a way.'
This seems a useful quote in tying together some of the points we made about Benjamin's views of Marxist and Theological and Hegelian models of History. But it's also worth noting that Benjamin always seems to loom large over anyone else in the imagination and speculation and scepticism of his thoughts on our theme.
thanks to everyone who attended the last session of my 'Option' yesterday and throughout. It's been a great experience and a privilege to try these connections out in the prestigious and demanding Chelsea atmosphere.
I apologise that the contents of the session were not completed as planned. I had hoped to link, noto only the Benjamin, Baudelaire and Smithson, but then also bring things up to date by discussing resposnes to heroism and mounmentality throught the 70s, 80s, 90s and up to the immediate present. this would have integrated my own 'monumental' research project entitled 'Dark Horses and Hollow Men'. but perhaps there wil be some other opportunity n the future to present at Chelsea on this theme nevertheless.
I will be giving another Option at Chelsea in the Spring Term on 'Forms' so I hope to se sme of you again then perhaps.
best wishes, please use the Blog and feel free to comment here if there is anything you would like to discuss etc.
http://www.artinamericamagazine.com/news-opinion/conversations/2009-03-17/altermodern-a-conversation-with-nicolas-bourriaud/
you can read Nicolas Bourriaud saying ' ... it is an idea that was actually the core of Relational Aesthetics already, the Marxist idea that there is no stable “essence” of humankind, which is nothing but the transitory result of what human beings do at a certain moment of history. I think this might be the cornerstone of all my writings, in a way.'
This seems a useful quote in tying together some of the points we made about Benjamin's views of Marxist and Theological and Hegelian models of History. But it's also worth noting that Benjamin always seems to loom large over anyone else in the imagination and speculation and scepticism of his thoughts on our theme.
thanks to everyone who attended the last session of my 'Option' yesterday and throughout. It's been a great experience and a privilege to try these connections out in the prestigious and demanding Chelsea atmosphere.
I apologise that the contents of the session were not completed as planned. I had hoped to link, noto only the Benjamin, Baudelaire and Smithson, but then also bring things up to date by discussing resposnes to heroism and mounmentality throught the 70s, 80s, 90s and up to the immediate present. this would have integrated my own 'monumental' research project entitled 'Dark Horses and Hollow Men'. but perhaps there wil be some other opportunity n the future to present at Chelsea on this theme nevertheless.
I will be giving another Option at Chelsea in the Spring Term on 'Forms' so I hope to se sme of you again then perhaps.
best wishes, please use the Blog and feel free to comment here if there is anything you would like to discuss etc.
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