Feminist spatialities in the digital age

Feminist spatiality is a term that simultaneously suggests feminist approaches to spatial practice and spatial readings of feminist literature and theory. What does it mean to construct feminist architectures? How is feminism as a practice and philosophy ‘architectural’ in itself?

In this seminar, we will center space as a way of reading, acting, and engaging with feminism(s). This centering will then be troubled (Haraway,1985) as we bring our discussions into the cybersphere. Are digital environments forming new avenues for feminist solidarities? If so, how would we describe and design these environments? Or might the processes of digitization reproduce and re-enforce the very hierarchies feminist struggle aims to collectively dismantle? These are all questions we will engage, discuss and experiment with throughout the course of the seminar.

Philosopher bell hooks describes intersectional feminism, or specifically ‘intersectionality’ as a perspective on inequality that argues that oppressions of race, class, gender, and sexuality cannot be understood in isolation from one another, but instead ‘intersect’ to reinforce and shape one another in ‘interlocking matrices.’ Beginning at this point of intersection, the seminar will address the many shapes of feminism. We will not only engage with literature to address these evolving definitions but examples from film, art, architecture, and social action around the world. We will also move in and beyond the classroom, exploring exhibitions, events, and other related excursions including walks and picnics. Students will be encouraged to work both independently and collaboratively. Conversation, collective reflection, and writing exercises will be the primary teaching methodology. All students are welcome regardless of background, ability, or experience in critical writing.

Wahlseminar Kunst und Gestaltung
Carmen Lael Hines, MA

Dienstags, 14:00-18:00
Beginn: 14.März 2023
Ort: Seminarraum AC0440

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