'Nobody': lecture by Mark Cousins, 23rd November, 2007

Extent: 2 digital files (1.52 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Nobody', given by Mark Cousins on the 23rd November, 2007. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (718 MB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (802 MB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 55min 32sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 3rd lecture in the series entitled 'Nobody', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2007-2008. In this lecture, Mark Cousins considers ideas relating to 'nobody' and argues that 'nothing' is the productive essence of things. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of sources, including Homer's 'Odyssey' and the figure of the 'Lone Ranger', Cousins elaborates upon his argument and proposes that the category of 'nothing' has the ability to undo certain relations and to permit a hybridization of forms and things which are normally distinct from each other.

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 7, Autumn Term, 19th - 24th November, 2007