Evening all,
I have 2 request for an 8:30 Chicago time tonight. As this is the second week this time works better, let's make it permanent.
I will be on Skype at 8:25 (or so). If you want join us, locate amberginsburg (my user name) and I will then "friend you". I will make a conference call to all online at 8:30. If you don't get the call, call me directly and I will add you.
Amber
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tara,
The article on Cairo is perfect. The density of the city does seem to support Jane Jacob's theories. Also, the deregulated commerce encourages boys with cotton candy and small tea stands. A middle ground, perhaps called easy or light regulation that encourages small, say cart sized, business would do wonders for our parks, bridges (like the one pictured in the article), and other open zones.
Thanks for posting.
Amber
The article on Cairo is perfect. The density of the city does seem to support Jane Jacob's theories. Also, the deregulated commerce encourages boys with cotton candy and small tea stands. A middle ground, perhaps called easy or light regulation that encourages small, say cart sized, business would do wonders for our parks, bridges (like the one pictured in the article), and other open zones.
Thanks for posting.
Amber
Monday, June 15, 2009
Second Meeting-Tuesday
Campers,
Next meeting times:
Face to Face: Tuesday, 10:30am, Backstory Cafe
Computer to Computer: Tuesday 8:30 (Chicago Time). Nef requested 30 minutes later, so she can get home from work. East Coasters, I hope this is not too late.
The first meeting on Jane Jacobs began by looking at one of the criteria she sites that promotes healthy neighborhoods:
"First, there must be a clear demarcation between public and private space. Public and private spaces cannot ooze into each other the way they typically do in suburban settings or in projects." Page 35 Vintage Press
From this many examples of positive city setting emerged. Over all, there was surprising agreement towards Ms. Jacobs theories. Essentially, we all wanted more of what she espouses, mixed use and a greater small individually owned businesses in our walking path that fostered pedestrian traffic at all times. Safe streets? Yes. More economic diversity? Yes. Sidewalks as places in their own right? Yes.
Her ideas are so simple and so clearly stated, it is really stunning they are not followed. She is empirical in her quest. What works, really works in the world around us and what can we learn from that? Her writing is a wonderful tour guide for walking the city.
The next section moves to broader topics than the city sidewalk.
Happy reading.
Amber
Next meeting times:
Face to Face: Tuesday, 10:30am, Backstory Cafe
Computer to Computer: Tuesday 8:30 (Chicago Time). Nef requested 30 minutes later, so she can get home from work. East Coasters, I hope this is not too late.
The first meeting on Jane Jacobs began by looking at one of the criteria she sites that promotes healthy neighborhoods:
"First, there must be a clear demarcation between public and private space. Public and private spaces cannot ooze into each other the way they typically do in suburban settings or in projects." Page 35 Vintage Press
From this many examples of positive city setting emerged. Over all, there was surprising agreement towards Ms. Jacobs theories. Essentially, we all wanted more of what she espouses, mixed use and a greater small individually owned businesses in our walking path that fostered pedestrian traffic at all times. Safe streets? Yes. More economic diversity? Yes. Sidewalks as places in their own right? Yes.
Her ideas are so simple and so clearly stated, it is really stunning they are not followed. She is empirical in her quest. What works, really works in the world around us and what can we learn from that? Her writing is a wonderful tour guide for walking the city.
The next section moves to broader topics than the city sidewalk.
Happy reading.
Amber
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Book ONE SKYPE time
Hey campers,
For book one, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Skype meetings will be Tuesdays at 8PM Central (aka Chicago) time. The first meeting will be June 9th.
If you are not familiar with Skype, the following should get you started.
1. Download Skype (it is free)
2. Pick a user name and set up an account
3. Search the contact list for amberginsburg
4. Add me to your contact list
When it is time for the conference, I will see you are online and call you from a conference line.
NOTE: There will be multiple people online. Please have headphones or the feedback is unkind. If you have the fancy kind with a speaker great (like they use for telemarketing), if not, regular ones will work.
Enjoy the first 1/4 of Jane Jacobs. I have started the reading and I am finding my walking and bike riding are more nuanced. I see a bit more of my neighborhood through Ms. Jacobs.
Amber
For book one, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Skype meetings will be Tuesdays at 8PM Central (aka Chicago) time. The first meeting will be June 9th.
If you are not familiar with Skype, the following should get you started.
1. Download Skype (it is free)
2. Pick a user name and set up an account
3. Search the contact list for amberginsburg
4. Add me to your contact list
When it is time for the conference, I will see you are online and call you from a conference line.
NOTE: There will be multiple people online. Please have headphones or the feedback is unkind. If you have the fancy kind with a speaker great (like they use for telemarketing), if not, regular ones will work.
Enjoy the first 1/4 of Jane Jacobs. I have started the reading and I am finding my walking and bike riding are more nuanced. I see a bit more of my neighborhood through Ms. Jacobs.
Amber
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Here we go.
Hey campers,
Sorry for the delay. No internet at the new house yet. Got a moment of pirate time, so here is the final vote:
The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs
A Field Guide to Getting Lost, Rebecca Solnit
Reassembling the Social, Bruno Latour
The Gift: Imagination and the Erotic Life of Property, Lewis Hyde
The Solnit was actually the highest vote, but we can all pick up a copy of The Death and Life of Great American Cities just about anywhere. Since camp starts June 1, I wanted to make the first book an easy acquisition.
For those in Chicago, the first meeting will be TUESDAY June 9th, 10:30 AM at Backstory Cafe (6100 South Blackstone) We will discuss the first 1/4 of the book. If I could find my copy , rather than know it is just out of reach in one of the many many boxes scattered about, I would give you exact chapters. That is just something we can look forward to.
For those on Skype, let get together on Tuesday June 9th at 8pm (Chicago time). Or, find a friend near by and meet for tea and chats once a week. Post your questions or comments on the blog and folks will respond.
Happy reading and we will chat soon.
Sorry for the delay. No internet at the new house yet. Got a moment of pirate time, so here is the final vote:
The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs
A Field Guide to Getting Lost, Rebecca Solnit
Reassembling the Social, Bruno Latour
The Gift: Imagination and the Erotic Life of Property, Lewis Hyde
The Solnit was actually the highest vote, but we can all pick up a copy of The Death and Life of Great American Cities just about anywhere. Since camp starts June 1, I wanted to make the first book an easy acquisition.
For those in Chicago, the first meeting will be TUESDAY June 9th, 10:30 AM at Backstory Cafe (6100 South Blackstone) We will discuss the first 1/4 of the book. If I could find my copy , rather than know it is just out of reach in one of the many many boxes scattered about, I would give you exact chapters. That is just something we can look forward to.
For those on Skype, let get together on Tuesday June 9th at 8pm (Chicago time). Or, find a friend near by and meet for tea and chats once a week. Post your questions or comments on the blog and folks will respond.
Happy reading and we will chat soon.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Time for the final vote on books
So I usually make my picks in a nice quiet spot and announce the winners. This year there are too many good suggestion. I think a bit of voting is in order. Please vote on the five books listed below. The four with the highest rating will be the final choice. Rank by preference 1-4, 4 being the book you most desire to read. The vote closes Monday, May 25th. We will begin the first book June 1. That gives us a week to get the first book. It is a bit tight, but manageable. Happy choices.
The Gift: Imagination and the Erotic Life of Property, Lewis Hyde
The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs
A Field Guide to Getting Lost, Rebecca Solnit
In Defense of Lost Causes, Slavo Zizek
Reassembling the Social, Bruno Latour
The Gift: Imagination and the Erotic Life of Property, Lewis Hyde
The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs
A Field Guide to Getting Lost, Rebecca Solnit
In Defense of Lost Causes, Slavo Zizek
Reassembling the Social, Bruno Latour
Monday, January 12, 2009
Art Theory Summer Camp-SUMMER READING SUGGESTION TIME
Art Theory Summer Camp, while aspiring to run all year long, is destined to be a summer time activity.
Below are a list of possible readings for the summer. Now is an excellent time to propose books and voice preferences. We will choose 4.
The Gift: Imagination and the Erotic Life of Property
Hyde, Lewis
The Quality of Life Nussbaum, Martha and Sen, Amartya
The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jacobs, Jane
A Field Guide to Getting Lost, Solnit, Rebecca
The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life Goffman, Erving
Conversation Pieces: Community and Communication in Modern Art Kester, Grant
Everyday Aesthetics Mandoki, Katva
Amber
Below are a list of possible readings for the summer. Now is an excellent time to propose books and voice preferences. We will choose 4.
The Gift: Imagination and the Erotic Life of Property
Hyde, Lewis
The Quality of Life Nussbaum, Martha and Sen, Amartya
The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jacobs, Jane
A Field Guide to Getting Lost, Solnit, Rebecca
The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life Goffman, Erving
Conversation Pieces: Community and Communication in Modern Art Kester, Grant
Everyday Aesthetics Mandoki, Katva
Amber
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