Architectures of Transition | McKenzie Wark: From Architecture to Kainotect
McKenzie Wark speaks about stabilization
Perhaps the whole idea of architecture implies a certain kind of stability, or the possibility of a stabilization, that is connected to the Holocene epoch, an epoch in which we no longer dwell. How then to think about built form outside of the assumptions of that stabilization. How to think about built form for a qualitatively different time (kainos)? McKenzie Wark wants to bring two very different kinds of experience to thinking about this. One is from architecture's opposite—warfare. What was the built form of the D-day invasion? How was the conceived and executed? The other is from the more local and particular forms of queer and trans mutual aid and mutual care. How do people who were mostly excluded from the expectations of a stable time build lives together?
The presentation in Room 315 will be followed by a conversation moderated by Elisa Iturbe.
McKenzie Wark is professor of culture and media at The New School. Her books include The Beach Beneath the Street (Verso), Molecular Red (Verso) and the forthcoming Raving (Duke). She is currently coediting a special issue of eflux journal called Black Techno | Queer Rave.
Elisa Iturbe is Assistant Professor at the Cooper Union. Her research and writing are currently focused on the relationship between energy, power, and form. Iturbe also teaches courses on fossil capitalism and carbon modernity at the Yale School of Architecture and at Cornell AAP. At Yale, she served as the coordinator of the dual-degree program between the School of Architecture and the School of the Environment. Her writings have been published in AA Files, Log, Perspecta, New York Review of Architecture and Antagonismos. She guest-edited Log 47, titled Overcoming Carbon Form, and co-wrote a book with Peter Eisenman titled Lateness. Iturbe is also co-founder of Outside Development, a design and research practice.
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Please refer to our building access COVID-19 policy below:
Bring proof of your COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of vaccination (+ booster) is required for all guests and must be provided to the security desk in our building lobbies. A photo of your vaccination card is acceptable and for New York City residents, the Excelsior Pass is also acceptable.
Wear a mask. N95, KN95, KF94 or a disposable surgical facial mask covering your mouth and nose is required for all party member of all ages while on campus.
Stay safe and keep a 6-foot distance. We ask that you maintain a 6-foot distance from all members outside of your party while on campus.
Please reschedule if not feeling well. If any members of your party are not feeling well, please stay home and reschedule your visit.
McKenzie Wark speaks about stabilization
Perhaps the whole idea of architecture implies a certain kind of stability, or the possibility of a stabilization, that is connected to the Holocene epoch, an epoch in which we no longer dwell. How then to think about built form outside of the assumptions of that stabilization. How to think about built form for a qualitatively different time (kainos)? McKenzie Wark wants to bring two very different kinds of experience to thinking about this. One is from architecture's opposite—warfare. What was the built form of the D-day invasion? How was the conceived and executed? The other is from the more local and particular forms of queer and trans mutual aid and mutual care. How do people who were mostly excluded from the expectations of a stable time build lives together?
The presentation in Room 315 will be followed by a conversation moderated by Elisa Iturbe.
McKenzie Wark is professor of culture and media at The New School. Her books include The Beach Beneath the Street (Verso), Molecular Red (Verso) and the forthcoming Raving (Duke). She is currently coediting a special issue of eflux journal called Black Techno | Queer Rave.
Elisa Iturbe is Assistant Professor at the Cooper Union. Her research and writing are currently focused on the relationship between energy, power, and form. Iturbe also teaches courses on fossil capitalism and carbon modernity at the Yale School of Architecture and at Cornell AAP. At Yale, she served as the coordinator of the dual-degree program between the School of Architecture and the School of the Environment. Her writings have been published in AA Files, Log, Perspecta, New York Review of Architecture and Antagonismos. She guest-edited Log 47, titled Overcoming Carbon Form, and co-wrote a book with Peter Eisenman titled Lateness. Iturbe is also co-founder of Outside Development, a design and research practice.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Please refer to our building access COVID-19 policy below:
Bring proof of your COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of vaccination (+ booster) is required for all guests and must be provided to the security desk in our building lobbies. A photo of your vaccination card is acceptable and for New York City residents, the Excelsior Pass is also acceptable.
Wear a mask. N95, KN95, KF94 or a disposable surgical facial mask covering your mouth and nose is required for all party member of all ages while on campus.
Stay safe and keep a 6-foot distance. We ask that you maintain a 6-foot distance from all members outside of your party while on campus.
Please reschedule if not feeling well. If any members of your party are not feeling well, please stay home and reschedule your visit.