Inimkond: Francisco Martinez
30.01.2013 kell 14.00 - 14.00
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Esimene tänavune Inimkonna seminaride sarja seminar toimub
kolmapäeval, 30. jaanuaril kl 18-20 ruumis N315 (Nova majas). Esineb
doktorant Francisco Martinez Ӱ ÜǴDZ teemaga “The Linnahall
as an Eventscape”.AbstractThis article seeks to contribute to the debates
about the social meaning given to certain places. I propose to study how a
semi-ruined building stands as a site full of associations in Tallinn,
making a parallel between public spaces and the second law of
thermodynamics. I introduce the concept of entropy in order to explain the
progressive semantisation of places and how the Linnahall arena acquires a
palimpsest quality. The experience of this site becomes thus an event in
itself, since past and future cannot be disconnected to its sensuous
experience. Otherwise, I sketch the concept of eventscape and cult
building, outlining how the fragmentation of certain post-socialist cities
could be understood as a form of entropy - an accumulation of history
manifested in space. KeywordsSocial Entropy; Modern Ruins; Uncanny places;
Soviet Heritage; Cult Buildings.Francisco Martínez is a PhD candidate in
anthropology in the Estonian Institute of Humanities, Tallinn University.
Francisco holds degrees in International Economy and Cooperation to
Development (MA, Higher Institute of Economy, Lisbon); Journalism (BA,
Madrid Complutense University); and Russian Studies (Post-Grad Certificate,
Moscow School of Diplomacy MGIMO and St. Petersburg State University).
Recently he is working on the scope of the post-socialist condition and
urban ethnography. He has been employed as a journalist in Berlin, Moscow,
St. Petersburg, Istanbul and Lisbon, publishing over 500 articles and
producing 140 video reports and 45 radio programs. He was also awarded with
scholarships in several European universities. Otherwise, he has co-edited
the book Playground. Experiencing responsibility for choosing (TLÜ Press,
2013).About the Seminar Series:InimkondCurrent issues in anthropology and
beyondfortnightly on Wednesdays, 18 – 20This seminar series features
speakers from anthropology and related fields, and fosters discussion of
their research with a transdisciplinary audience. It aims to contribute to
the culture of academic scholarship and debate at Tallinn University.
Speakers include both local researchers and guests from a variety of
disciplinary backgrounds and with various takes on anthropological theory
and methods. Presentations in the seminar series will be of interest to
staff and students in anthropology, cultural theory, sociology, and
history, among others.If you have any questions regarding the Inimkond
Seminar Series, please contact: franz.krause@tlu.ee
kolmapäeval, 30. jaanuaril kl 18-20 ruumis N315 (Nova majas). Esineb
doktorant Francisco Martinez Ӱ ÜǴDZ teemaga “The Linnahall
as an Eventscape”.AbstractThis article seeks to contribute to the debates
about the social meaning given to certain places. I propose to study how a
semi-ruined building stands as a site full of associations in Tallinn,
making a parallel between public spaces and the second law of
thermodynamics. I introduce the concept of entropy in order to explain the
progressive semantisation of places and how the Linnahall arena acquires a
palimpsest quality. The experience of this site becomes thus an event in
itself, since past and future cannot be disconnected to its sensuous
experience. Otherwise, I sketch the concept of eventscape and cult
building, outlining how the fragmentation of certain post-socialist cities
could be understood as a form of entropy - an accumulation of history
manifested in space. KeywordsSocial Entropy; Modern Ruins; Uncanny places;
Soviet Heritage; Cult Buildings.Francisco Martínez is a PhD candidate in
anthropology in the Estonian Institute of Humanities, Tallinn University.
Francisco holds degrees in International Economy and Cooperation to
Development (MA, Higher Institute of Economy, Lisbon); Journalism (BA,
Madrid Complutense University); and Russian Studies (Post-Grad Certificate,
Moscow School of Diplomacy MGIMO and St. Petersburg State University).
Recently he is working on the scope of the post-socialist condition and
urban ethnography. He has been employed as a journalist in Berlin, Moscow,
St. Petersburg, Istanbul and Lisbon, publishing over 500 articles and
producing 140 video reports and 45 radio programs. He was also awarded with
scholarships in several European universities. Otherwise, he has co-edited
the book Playground. Experiencing responsibility for choosing (TLÜ Press,
2013).About the Seminar Series:InimkondCurrent issues in anthropology and
beyondfortnightly on Wednesdays, 18 – 20This seminar series features
speakers from anthropology and related fields, and fosters discussion of
their research with a transdisciplinary audience. It aims to contribute to
the culture of academic scholarship and debate at Tallinn University.
Speakers include both local researchers and guests from a variety of
disciplinary backgrounds and with various takes on anthropological theory
and methods. Presentations in the seminar series will be of interest to
staff and students in anthropology, cultural theory, sociology, and
history, among others.If you have any questions regarding the Inimkond
Seminar Series, please contact: franz.krause@tlu.ee