'The City in Relation to Pleasure and Death': lecture by Mark Cousins, 24th October, 2008

Extent: 2 digital files (3.82 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'The City in Relation to Pleasure and Death', given by Mark Cousins on the 24th October, 2008. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (2.4 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.42 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 55min 21sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 1st lecture in the series entitled 'Distructure', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2008-2009. In this introductory lecture, Mark Cousins presents the general ideas he will be developing throughout the year. Based on different authors, he explains his theme is based upon that of destruction and the city, as interpretated through an examination of the various narratives, stories and myths that have been (and still are) being told. He introduces his concept of an ideology and economy of loss, within memory, that arises when people finish grief.

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 Gabriela Jimenez

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 4, Autumn Term, 20th - 25th October, 2008.