“Marc Augé coined the term non-lieux [non-places] to describe specific kinds of spaces, chiefly architectural and technological, designed to be passed through or consumed rather than appropriated, and retaining little or no trace of our engagement with them. These spaces, principally associated with transit and communication, are for Augé the defining characteristics of the contemporary period he calls ‘supermodernity,’ the product and agent of a contemporary crisis in social relations and consequently in the construction of individual identities through such relations.”

5.1.13

Week 3--- 1/21

MLK Holiday!

You will not be required to come to class, BUT you will have an assignment due this week.

Brainstorm on ways that you can change a Non-place into a Place. It can be a grand event or a small gesture. Photograph your activity in the Non-Place of your choice as you are changing it into a Place for yourself and/or others. If it is not clear exactly what it is that you are doing, please, leave a little description. You may collaborate on this exercise.  Email your photos & documentation to me. We will discuss them next class.

Inspiration:
Free Hugs Campaign 
Park(ing) Day
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  1. Anonymous21.1.13

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