About this Event
Why do we hide things? There is no culture without hidden spaces: even societies that most strongly champion transparency require some kind of back room where they can leave their contradictions in the dark. This talk stems from a sense of unease regarding what we lose when we are expected to be available at all times, what we stop asking and what we stop sharing. It argues that the true anomaly is not the act of hiding, but rather the inability to do so. Not everyone, however, can afford not to be found. The question, then, is whether we can create forms of disappearance that remain reversible. A hideout needs an exit. Otherwise it is only a prettier word for a trap.
Event venue & nearby stays
Espacio de Culturas at NYU, 53 Washington Square South, New York, United States
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