S3.E5. John Law. Exploring The Zone.
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04/25/19 • 75 min
Crossing borders is often considered as a metaphor. But it can be both physical and metaphorical too. John Law explains the idea of crossing over to the zone as a way to stretch your imagination and see the world (especially the familiar world) with new eyes. Next to it, John discusses the meaning of anarchy in today's world, tells the stories behind some of the neons to be shown at his upcoming exhibition and once more takes us once more to the world of immersive events.
Important links
Oakland Pro Arts Gallery & Commons – Be Pro Art!
Improvement of Joe Camel billboard by the Billboard Liberation Front
City Lights Booksellers and Publishers
An article about the 100th anniversary of Dada celebrated in San Francisco
Ringolevio: A Life Played for Keeps by Emmett Grogan
The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart
Apocalypse Culture by Adam Parfrey (Editor)
Crossing borders is often considered as a metaphor. But it can be both physical and metaphorical too. John Law explains the idea of crossing over to the zone as a way to stretch your imagination and see the world (especially the familiar world) with new eyes. Next to it, John discusses the meaning of anarchy in today's world, tells the stories behind some of the neons to be shown at his upcoming exhibition and once more takes us once more to the world of immersive events.
Important links
Oakland Pro Arts Gallery & Commons – Be Pro Art!
Improvement of Joe Camel billboard by the Billboard Liberation Front
City Lights Booksellers and Publishers
An article about the 100th anniversary of Dada celebrated in San Francisco
Ringolevio: A Life Played for Keeps by Emmett Grogan
The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart
Apocalypse Culture by Adam Parfrey (Editor)
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