This past year numerous dramas have competed for our attention: sub-prime mortgages, banking meltdown, bailout, stimulus, pandemic, bankruptcy. The all-consuming effort to follow these events seldom leaves a moment to contemplate the explanations themselves. What is the stated dilemma, context or motive for any one of these problems? And most importantly, how does a problem’s formulation determine its proposed solution? Volume 20 is dedicated to the art of storytelling. It presents the storylines of current events and architecture to show that while the truth is important, so is the ability of fiction to elevate fact. Perhaps the best way to understand our era is through narratives that distort, pervert and animate reality?
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no, alas it’s not in here – at first the theme was more oriented on ‘Crisis’ itself, but this changed in the process. If you’re wondering were (and if) the Imagining Recovery result will be published, contact C-Lab
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Guilt has been effectively used to control and manipulate the masses. But it can also be the start of a change for the better: awareness, concern, action. Engagement and guilt are never far apart. Engagement is sublimated guilt. We can build on guilt, but can we build with guilt? Is guilt a material to design with?
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is Imagining Recovery comp included in this issue?
no, alas it’s not in here – at first the theme was more oriented on ‘Crisis’ itself, but this changed in the process. If you’re wondering were (and if) the Imagining Recovery result will be published, contact C-Lab
Hi, where can i buy a copy of Volume #20, thank you
Hi Dave, you can buy a copy of Volume #20 here: http://www.amazon.com/20-Storytelling-Rem-Koolhaas-ed/dp/907796620X or here: http://bruil.info/magazine-volume-2009-2-20-storytelling
hi Jeroen,
I recently ordered a copy of Volume #20 Storytelling from amazon but received the wrong issue?
Please advise.
Thank you for your time.
Hi Kevin,
Thanks for your message. Which issue did you receive? Please contact me at jeroen@golfstromen.nl.
Thanks,
Jeroen
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