'Next to Nothing': lecture by Mark Cousins, 15th February, 2008

Extent: 2 digital files (1.6 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Next to Nothing', given by Mark Cousins on the 15th February, 2008. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (773 MB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (828 MB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 57min 07sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 5th lecture in the series entitled 'Next to Nothiong', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2007-2008. In this lecture, Mark Cousins gives the provocation that we ourselves are 'next to nothing'. Cousins begins with defining what is 'next', and the idea of 'being lost' in the dimension of time and space. Then Cousins discusses issues involved in locating oneself when one is 'next to nothing'. Finally, he poses questions as to how we move forward and how we consider the rights of the ego.

Custodial History: Original recording (format unknown) was made by the AA Audio Visual Department and a digital copy (.iso format) has been retained on the department's servers since c2013.

Aquisition: Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021, using the digital file held by the the AA Audio Visual Department.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Tian Pan

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 6, Spring Term, 11th - 15th February, 2008