We define ‘technology’ broadly as ‘human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.’ We often borrow from the long tradition of phantasmagoria, tinged with a healthy dose of mid-western pragmatism (and affinity for curtains) like that of a beloved wizard from celluloid lore.
Over the last decade, many thinkers have attempted to diagram the interlocking processes of studio-based research in an attempt to clarify the need for a PhD degree in studio art (http://thinkingpractices.wordpress.com/theories-of-art-practices-as-research/). We have been inspired by these attempts to chart what we do fairly naturally … Continue readingDiagram of Visual Research at the ICI
As visual thinkers, we often resort to the impromptu diagram to help bring us through a conceptual morass. Through the years, we have taken this conceit one step further in our belief that our nascent theories and philosophies should lend themselves to a visual form. … Continue readingICI Technic: Diagramming
Simpson, Paul The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials (2007) ICI Shelf: Current Project Accession #: ICI-02571
Rosenthal, Mark, editor Five Themes: William Kentridge (2009) ICI Shelf: Artist Monographs First Line: “Walking, thinking, stalking the image.” ICI History: Today at the ICI — Twitter Feed (08-30-12)
Auxier, Randall E. and Phillip S. Seng, eds. The Wizard of Oz and Philosophy: Wicked Wisdom of the West (2008) LAST LINE: “If anyone asks whether I have come out of my cave, you may tell them ‘not yet.’” ICI SHELF: Culture ICI HISTORY: Today … Continue readingLIBRARY SHELF: The Wizard of Oz and Philosophy
Cabinet is a wonderful publication that often acts as our (unauthorized) mascot. We wish we had the money and time to do what they do but we’re glad there is someone else out there who cares about and plays with The Archive in ways that … Continue readingCabinet
The telegraph room at the Mundaneum circa 1930, Paul Otlet’s ambitious project to create a master bibliography of all the world’s published knowledge. His interest in collecting magazines, journals, photographs, posters and all kinds of ephemera and not just books mimics our own activities at … Continue readingMundaneum
The ICI Research Team for the Manual of Lost Ideas.