HARTAIXX2016-V014400

Summary

The transcript discusses the contrasting views on art and culture, highlighting Bard's skepticism and his perception of the center as duplicitous, inviting an experience that no longer exists. It contrasts Bard's depth model of art, which seeks sincerity and profundity, with a horizontal model exemplified by the Santra Padu, a site of cultural power and energy that connects and represents different city spaces on a networked surface of information and flow.

Takeaways

• 🤔 The speaker acknowledges the value of Bard's analysis but questions the extent to which his cynicism should be accepted.
• 🎭 Bard's view of the center as duplicitous is discussed, suggesting it offers an experience of art or culture that no longer exists.
• 🎨 The speaker contrasts Bard's idea of art and culture with a conservative perspective, noting that both expect art to be distinct from everyday life.
• 🔍 Bard anticipates art to possess sincerity and profundity, qualities he believes are unattainable in the current era of simulacra.
• 🏛 The speaker suggests that the 'depth model' of art, as Bard envisions, has been replaced by a 'horizontal model'.
• 🌆 The horizontal model of art is exemplified by the Santra Padu, a place where different sites and events from the city are connected and brought together.
• 📐 The Santra Padu is described as a place where cultural power and energy are generated on a 'horizontal plane' or 'surface of networks'.
• 🌐 It is a counter site, a place of difference and alterity, where cultural power is generated through the flow of information.
• 🔗 The Santra Padu facilitates the connection, examination, contestation, and representation of different city spaces.
• 🏙️ The script implies a shift in the understanding of art, from a depth model to a model that emphasizes the horizontal integration of cultural elements.
• 🌟 The discussion highlights the evolving nature of art and its relationship with the surrounding cultural and social context.

Q & A

What is the main point of contention in the discussion about Bard's analysis?

The main point of contention is whether to fully accept Bard's cynicism regarding the center's duplicity and his views on the current state of art and culture.

How does the script characterize the center's approach to art and culture?

The center is seen as inviting an experience of art or culture that no longer exists, suggesting a certain level of insincerity or artificiality.

What is the difference between Bard's and the conservative view on art as expressed in the script?

Both Bard and the conservative view expect art to be distinct from everyday life, with sincerity and profundity, but Bard believes this is no longer possible in the third order of simulacra.

What is the 'depth model of art' referred to in the script?

The depth model of art is a traditional perspective that art should have depth and meaning, which Bard believes has been displaced in the current cultural landscape.

How does the script describe the 'horizontal model of art'?

The horizontal model of art is where the center gathers sites and activities from different parts of the city, connecting them on a horizontal plane or surface, creating a network of information and flow.

What is the significance of the PLO BG in the context of the script?

The PLO BG is described as a counter sight, a site of difference and alterity, where cultural power and energy are generated on a horizontal plane.

How does the script relate the concept of the simulacra to the current state of art?

The script suggests that we are in the third order of simulacra, where the traditional depth model of art has been replaced by a horizontal model, affecting the sincerity and profundity of art.

What is the role of the facade in the horizontal model of art as described in the script?

The facade serves as the surface on which different kinds of events and activities are brought together and expressed, symbolizing the connection and representation of various city spaces.

How does the script view the process of contesting and examining cultural spaces within the PLO BG?

The PLO BG is a place where different sites and spaces in the city can be connected, examined, contested, and represented, suggesting a dynamic and interactive approach to cultural experience.

What is the implication of the script's discussion on the future of art and culture?

The implication is that the traditional expectations of art and culture may no longer be applicable, and the future may involve a more interconnected and horizontal approach to cultural experiences.

How does the script suggest we should approach the experience of art and culture today?

The script suggests that we should embrace a more horizontal and interconnected approach, recognizing the value in the gathering and connection of diverse cultural elements.