'The Poetry of the Poor': lecture by Mark Cousins, 17th November, 2016

Extent: 2 digital files (1.7 GB)

Comprises audiovisual recording of a lecture entitled 'The Poetry of the Poor', given by Mark Cousins on the 17th November, 2016. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (768 MBB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (885 MB .mp4 format). Duration of access version:

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 3rd lecture in the series entitled 'Miracles', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2016-2017. In this lecture, Mark Cousins performs an analysis on the concept of 'the miracle'. He evaluates such events, not i terms of 'truth' but as part of a process of 'wishing' - the translation of which is requested into a material outcome. Cousins argues the miracle is not about God but about the capacity to wish in the face of evidence.

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 c2016.

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 8, Autumn Term, 14th - 19th November, 2016