'Nothing': lecture by Mark Cousins, 19th October, 2007

Extent: 2 digital files (2.42 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Nothing', given by Mark Cousins on the 19th October, 2007. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (1.08 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.34 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 53min 21sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 1st lecture in the series entitled 'Nothing', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2007-2008. In this lecture, Mark Cousins considers the concept of 'nothing'. Cousins argues that 'nothing' and its attendant categories have been passed over in formal philosophy. Drawing on a wide range of sources and examples, including 'The Truman Show' movie (1998) and Gaston Leroux's 'The Phantom of the Opera' (1910), Cousins looks at issues related to polarity and contradiction within standard understandings of 'nothing.'

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 3, Autumn Term, 15th - 20th October, 2007