'The Leftover': lecture by Mark Cousins, 8th March, 2013

Extent: 2 digital files (10.4 GB)

Comprises audiovisual recording of a lecture entitled 'The Leftover' given by Mark Cousins on the 8th March, 2013. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (6.86 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (3.5 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 48min 34sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 10th lecture in the series entitled 'Where is Everyday Life?', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2012-2013. Although no lecture title is specified in the AA Events List, Mark Cousins provides the title in his opening comments. Mark Cousins discusses the complicated category of the leftover - a remnant that cannot be used. In this lecture, he proposes that the leftover is a subjective dimension, beyond and outside a category. It is a persistent condition and plays a significate role in the definition of everyday life.

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 9, Spring Term, 4th - 9th March, 2013