Untitled lecture by Mark Cousins, 12th October, 2012

Extent: 2 digital files (2.7 GB)

Comprises audiovisual recording of an untitled lecture given by Mark Cousins on the 12th October, 2012. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (1.20 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.51 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 56min 30sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 1st lecture in the series entitled 'Where is Everyday Life?', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2012-2013. In this introductory lecture for the series, Mark Cousins presents different definitions of the meaning of 'everyday life'. He includes political, ideological, and psychopathological interpretations, among others, to render a new description of it. Finally, he argues that the 'everyday life' category is an urban fantasy, and it involves the relation to other people and objects.

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 3, Autumn Term, 8th - 12th October, 2012