Untitled lecture by Mark Cousins, 9th March, 2007

Extent: 2 digital files (3.41 GB)

Comprises audio recording of an untitled lecture given by Mark Cousins on the 9th March, 2007. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (2.38 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.03 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 57min 58sec

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 8th lecture in the series entitled 'The Ugly', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2006-2007. In this lecture, Mark Cousins begins with a discussion relating to philosophical discourse, citing the work of Ernst Gombrich and comparing 'observation' to 'theory'. Cousins then moves to the issue of 'the new', as related to 'the ugly', proposing that the two concepts share aspects of illegibility but work in different areas. Cousins then introduces the notion of non-representation and the unconscious defence against the collapse of semiotics, ending the lecture with the discussion of the 'un-form' and the category of the nameless.

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 Samaneh Karimelahi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Spring Term, Week 8, 5th - 10th March, 2007