ParaSites: new propositions
Book chapter
Nuhn, R. and Colle, C. 2011. ParaSites: new propositions. in: Lasker, G., Dack, J. and Dogantan-Dack, M. (ed.) Music and Sonic Art: practices and theories. Ontario The International Institute for Advanced Studies in Systems Research and Cybernetics.
Chapter title | ParaSites: new propositions |
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Authors | Nuhn, R. and Colle, C. |
Abstract | The ongoing, practice-led research project ParaSites explores the potential of using behaviours and strategies of parasites as a model for sculptural propositions in the built environment and investigates how these interventions might resonate with architectural, urban, historical and socio-cultural issues. We treat the term parasitism both literally and metaphorically, and are particularly inspired by Michel Serres’ philosophical writing "The Parasite" (2007). Considering its different significations in French language (biological, social, static/noise), Serres uses the parasite to extrapolate ideas about human relations, society, history and communication while emphasising its destabilising and transformative powers. With this in mind, we are keen to explore the potential of using the polysemic notion of the parasite as an integrated conceptual framework and methodological tool to feed new sculptural interventions, and to investigate their impact on our relationship with the built environment (sonic, visual, structural, historical, ecological, symbolic and socio-cultural). |
Research Group | Electronic and Digital Arts cluster |
Book title | Music and Sonic Art: practices and theories. |
Editors | Lasker, G., Dack, J. and Dogantan-Dack, M. |
Publisher | The International Institute for Advanced Studies in Systems Research and Cybernetics |
Place of publication | Ontario |
ISBN | |
Hardcover | 9781897233511 |
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2011 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 16 Sep 2011 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Language | English |
https://repository.mdx.ac.uk/item/836yq
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