‘Oasis No. 7’ by the architecture and art group Haus-Rucker-Co. Image credits: © VG Bild-Kunst 2023, Photo: JeLuF (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Documenta_5,_Fridericianum.jpg), CC-BY-SA 4.0.
Artistic Practices as Architectural Research

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https://doi.org/10.47982/spool.2023.1.01

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Design and research, art, art in architecture, Artistic Research, artistic knowledge, artistic experiment, reflexivity, Reflexive Design, repetition, difference

Abstract

The potential of implicit architectural knowledge extends beyond the realm of sciences and technology. It is worthwhile to examine its role in art, artistic practices, and artistic knowledge. This article explores several practical examples from art and architecture, spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. These examples shed light on artistic practices that, apart from enhancing designerly qualities and fostering a reflexive approach, may have a significant research impact in architecture. The methods, processes, and topics of these examples are examined, and their potential for critical improvement is highlighted. Particularly, the concept of ‘not-knowing’ is emphasized as a valuable asset for addressing contemporary and future challenges, not limited to architecture.

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Hoberg, V. (2023). Artistic Practices as Architectural Research. SPOOL, 10(1), 5–20. https://doi.org/10.47982/spool.2023.1.01

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2023-12-24

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