[-empyre-] media architecture and cross-cultural influence

[renate ferro <rtf9@cornell.edu>, timothy murray <tcm1@cornell.edu>]

Hi, everyone,

We think you'll all be interested to learn that the CRUMB listserv 
(curating digital art) just announced a Sept/Oct discussion on 
Curating new media design: interaction and architectures.  Although 
the focus seems to be more on design, CRUMB'S September emphasis on 
media architectures should have some bearing on our discussion on 
Critical Spatial Practices.

Indeed, James and Millie have provided us with the opportunity to 
reflect on the criticality of media architecture in all of its 
nuances.

Speaking of criticality, we're fascinated by the reflections of 
Millie and James on their transfer of primarily western spatial 
interventions to Chinese and Japanese contexts.  We're curious to 
hear whether these exchanges altered at all their prior critical 
assumptions about their projects or the notions of space that informs 
their practice.

In July, we had a lively debate about regional specificity of works 
in Documenta; we think it would be interesting to raise similar 
questions here in the context of Critical Spatial Practice.

Thanks so much for your detailed and insightful postings, Millie and 
James.  We  would also be interested in having members of the list 
enter into dialogue with these interesting practitioners who will be 
our guests through Saturday.

Best,

Renate and Tim





Renate Ferro and Tim Murray
CoModerators, -empyre-
Department of Art/Rose Goldsen Archive of New Media Art
Cornell University





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