Untitled lecture given by Mark Cousins, 9th March, 2012

Extent: 2 digital files (2.3 GB)

Comprises audio recording of an untitled lecture given by Mark Cousins on the 9th March, 2012. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (991 MB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.38 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 52min 41sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 9th lecture in the series entitled 'The Poetics of Cliche', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2011-2012. In this lecture, Mark Cousins points out the absence of decisive conclusions as to what constitutes 'the clich.' He explores the notions of singularity, quantity and repetition in architecture in relation to clich alongside kitsch, pastiche, contemporary and past.

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 descrption by Hlib Velyhorskyi

Publication Note: AA Events List...