Derrida's Writings on Architecture Collected in New Volume
A new book titled "Jacques Derrida. Anarchitecte et politique" has been published, collecting the philosopher's writings and interventions on architecture. The volume, released by artpress in November 2015, includes Derrida's essay "Les Arts de l’espace" from the collection "Écrits et interventions sur l’architecture" published by La Différence. Additionally, the book features contributions from Marc Crépon and René Major, editors of the volume "Derrida politique" in the journal Lignes (No. 47). Derrida famously wrote in a postface to his work "Ch..." that "there is a repressed architect in me." The publication explores the intersection of deconstruction and architectural theory, examining how Derrida's philosophical concepts influenced spatial thinking and political discourse. The volume brings together texts that address the relationship between architecture, politics, and philosophy, highlighting Derrida's engagement with architectural practice and theory.
Key facts
- Book titled 'Jacques Derrida. Anarchitecte et politique' published in November 2015
- Published by artpress as issue No. 427
- Includes Derrida's 'Les Arts de l’espace' from the collection 'Écrits et interventions sur l’architecture' by La Différence
- Features contributions from Marc Crépon and René Major
- Also references 'Derrida politique' in Lignes No. 47
- Derrida wrote 'There is a repressed architect in me' in a postface to 'Ch...'
- Explores deconstruction and architectural theory
- Addresses architecture, politics, and philosophy
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Artists
- Jacques Derrida
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- artpress
- La Différence
- Lignes
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