This is a project based class, to be completed in three sessions.
The class will organize a Continental Drift Seminar with theorist Brian Holmes to occur on February 27th and 28th.
(*more info on Brian Holmes, the drift and this particular drift below)
Goals of this class
Using the established structure of these seminars, the class will meet three times to organize;1. a limited number of other speakers in addition to Brian Holmes.
2. a venue
3. publicity and outreach
4. a synopsis
5. a localized theoretical frame with the view on the global.
On Brian Holmes and the Continental Drift Series.
Brian Holmes, is an art critic, cultural theorist and activist, particularly involved with the mapping of contemporary capitalism.The Continental Drift is a nomadic seminar organized in DIY spaces. The first Drift occured at 16 Beaver in NY (2005) and has been held there and elsewhere since.
The Drift is a conversation around particular elements of neoliberalism.
This Drift
Brian asks that we organize the drift with these texts in mind;
The class should focus on the last two pathways (critique and change)
as outlined in
http://brianholmes.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/four-pathways-through-chaos/
He also asks us to consider this text:
http://brianholmes.wordpress.com/2009/01/19/book-materials/
Note to class participants.
We will all be credited somehow as co-organizers. Please try and commit to the whole of the organizing process.Also, please come to the first class having read the texts.
Suggested meeting times are:
Sunday, January 17th (3 to 6),
Saturday, January 23rd
Third Class to be Scheduled.
DATES
January 17, 2010 at 3:00pm
January 24, 2010 at 12:00pm
LOCATION
The Public School, 951 Chung King Road
TEACHER
Journal of Aesthetics and Protest Editorial Collective
FEE
Free, because we’re PLANNING
