Cristina Voinea Abstract The entire ethos of the postmodern and post-industrial world is being transformed. The changes felt in the postmodern era are reflected at the level of economic and social order. Businesses now focus on producing intangible goods, in accordance with the increasing demand of today’s society. Of the numerous issues brought to the … [Read more…]
EWA BOBROWSKA Abstract This paper examines the Greek concept of khôra, as presented in Plato’ Timaeus, in its function as a prerequisite and spatial image of contemporary democracy, with regard to the interrelation between the notions of space and freedom. The topography of liberty is considered in the light of Jean-Luc Nancy’s The Experience of … [Read more…]
LORIN GHIMAN Abstract There is a peculiar figure of thought (and speech) that Kracauer, Adorno and Benjamin seemed to like and share. Working on related topics concerning the status of the arts, they all toyed with the idea of a “go-for-broke” game, a “va-banque Spiel”. The first occurrence of the expression can arguably be found … [Read more…]
RALUCA ILEANA OANCEA Abstract In the age of the Anthropocene we have to face problems such as the precarious quality of life or the impact of pollution and global warming on Earth’s climate and all life forms, asking ourselves how artistic practice or Social & Human Sciences are able to deal with them. Is art … [Read more…]