Week 7

Week 7

I was absent from class today, i haven't been able to get in touch with anyone from my group but i am staying on top of the readings so as not to fall behind.

Rebellato, D (2009) Theatre & Globalisation, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, pp.1-18 

Rebellato begins by stating that globalization (of which he breaks down into 5 different sections of; Consciousnesses Culture, Politics, Conflict and Money) can be explained as a happening as it is happening all constantly. Culturally we see globalization as different cultures from around the world merging together, this waters down the world’s culture. It can be said that globalization has something to do with the universal idea of belonging. The place of logic can be related to the sense of dislocation, wanting to belong to something. Rebellato also disputes that not all developments can be described nor ought be included as ‘globalization. He says that globalization is an economic phenomenon

Lippard, L.R. (1995) ‘Notes from a Recent Arrival’ in Doherty, C (2009) Situation – Documents of Contemporary Art, London and Massachusetts: Whitechapel & MIT Press pp.154-157

 In 'Notes from a Recent Arrival' Lucy Lippard examines the need for belonging in relevance to the art world. She states that the sensitivity to 'place' is vital in determining cultural and social surroundings. She discusses how that knowing the history and ethics of a place and culture; provides the individual with a sense of amazement and individuality of surroundings. Lippard says that she would like to see the arts should identify the history of their work, before producing a different perspective and reaching new audiences. Lippard blames societys lack of focus for its undernourished roots.


Research: David Lynch

One of my favorite artists is David Lynch. His work is something i admire for its ambiguous meanings, watching a Lynch film is an experience like no other because it doesn't have a specific meaning, his dream like surreal cinemascapes are like a workout for your imagination and ability to think critically and, like dreams it seems that everyone who watches his films finds their own meaning in it. Here is a link to a popular review website that will give you an idea of this - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074486/reviews
I find that this uncertain meaning brings a 'cult' or community status to a film (or a piece of art in any form) and would like to invoke discussion in all the art i make.