Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Relational Aesthetics 2

I came across this piece called An Underground Disco Information Organization by Red Design, also photographed by Benjamin Wittner. a loosely statistical representation of a survey of lifestyle choices entitled sex/intoxication/music/fashion. Humorously designed, the poster, from a series by the same title, quantifies lifestyle choices such as 'active or passive seduction.'  "The trivial yet decisive choices of the revelling bon vivant are affectionately mocked through provocative photographic expression"  These were displayed in an underground club as part of the intersubjective experience of mingling with strangers/not strangers in recreational space.



And finally, as Foucault's Friendhship as a Way of Life reminded me of a short film called Non-Love Song that I couldn't find. Here's the poster and the trailer:



it's a short film by short film by Erik Gernand that takes place as two best friends attempt to connect in adulthood and for the first time in their lives share a real moment they both need - and fear




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