Int Studio 2: Creative Time Art Installation

Alice Creischer, Andreas Siekmann, Ex Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

I like this set of installation because it is somehow related to store display and minimalism (I assume). The distance between each clothes hanger is close enough to make people think that they are from the same collection and far enough so that they do not block each other. In the second picture, the layout is clean and cozy, creating great viewer experience. 

Int Sem 2: Archivist Lecture Review

Last class, an archivist called Jenny introduced some basic concepts and ground rules to the class. She asked us some questions on our understandings of archiving. Next, we were told to clean our area and use wet tissue to whip our hands. Jenny took out several different archives: yearbook, photo album, diary and video.

We were divided into groups to research those archives. A photo album about department store windows was assigned to our group. I, Alana and Taylor analyzed the album by looking through every corner of each photo. I found out that the photos were taken (which means the window was changed) every week. As I went back through the calendar on my iPhone, I noticed that the photos were all taken on Tuesdays. At first, I did not know why. After doing some research, I knew that Tuesdays are big days in retail market. Where new PC games will be released (like the Game of The Year candidate Batman: Arkham Knight will be released on 10/14/2014) and retailers will put out their new arrivals (MrPorter.com, for example).

The most surprising moment is that Jenny said I was the first one to find out the windows were rearranged every Tuesdays.

In conclusion and in my opinion, a good archive should take readers back to the time when the archive was made. Even the scent on its paper or media can take people back. 

Int Studio 2: 3/10 Reading

History of a building:

1. Why did the 1911 mortagage took 52 years to pay off? 
2. What caused the building to raise in price at an alarming rate ($36,000-$152,000) from May 29,1985 to October 22,1985?

South Bronx and Casitas

1. What caused the drug dealing in South Bronx?
2. Why did Casita united people?

Along The L Field Trip: Bushwick

I chosed this very empty lot on Bushwick Avenue (Bushwick & Stagg Street). Here are some views of this empty lot.

https://drive.google.com/a/newschool.edu/file/d/0B_8Azb4dPY63Z3VxbDR3OVlEa1k/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/a/newschool.edu/file/d/0B_8Azb4dPY63cF80a1Z5VEEtTjA/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/a/newschool.edu/file/d/0B_8Azb4dPY63SllOQUNqLVlIMFk/edit?usp=sharing

Int Sem 2: ICW 2.2---Psychological Maps Blog Post

Psychological Maps of Beijing (within the 4^th ring)

I was born in Haidian District, spent my childhood in Xicheng District. During the winter vacation of my 9^th grade, I moved to Haidian again next to my old neighborhood.

My primary school was near my home in Xicheng (and I live next door to my grandfather and grandmother, how does that sound?). My junior high school was a 10-15 minute drive from my Xicheng joint. I often take subway and bus transit after school. After I moved to Haidian, it took about 20-30 minutes to go to school.

High school was different from all previous school life. My high school locates in the center of The School Area (like the University Place in Manhattan), and it was the best high school in Haidian District.

As you may discovered, I have never lived in the eastern part of Beijing. However, I frequently visit places like Sanlitun for entertainment. As for the west side, I hang with my high school friends in Wudaokou, which is considered to be the inferior version of Sanlitun.

After I am here in New York, I noticed that the city was arranged in a grid, which proved to be fool-proof (well I lost my way the second day in New York…). However, the subway fare in Beijing is way cheaper than it is in New York--- 2 RMB for unlimited stops in one go. That is, if you get out of a subway station, you will have to pay 2 RMB again. If you are always below ground, even for multiple transits, there are no extra charges. 

All of my school memories are with the subway. So my map is based on the main subway lines within the 4th ring of Beijing. 

Int Studio 2 Reading Assignment: Questions for 3/3 Reading

Theaster Gates, New Yorker:

1 Does every reconstruction of an abandoned site to something attracting to look at causes gentrification in that area?

2 What does "hustling in the art world" mean? Is there a bar set for public arts?


The Creek That Connects It All:

1 Is it suitable for small local community to have a landmark or new scenery site?

2 What does a public site or public art have to do to compliment the area it is in?