'Nullify': lecture by Mark Cousins, 8th February, 2008

Extent: 2 digital files (2.2 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Nullify', given by Mark Cousins on the 8th February, 2008. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (668 MB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.44 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 54min 26sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 4th 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 speaks about the category of 'nothing' and its relation to culture. Cousins focusses upon the term 'nullify', examining it in the light of legal theory, citing as an example, its use and legal function within the wedding ceremony. Cousins also discusses the activities concerned with the practice of naming and analyses the function of 'nullify' in Sigmund Freud's account of the pleasure principle and death instinct.

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 5, Spring Term, 4th - 9th February, 2008