Category: Unit 1 – Situating Practices

Today’s workshop focused on defining target audiences through a creative exercise using the Fashion Wheel. Divided into groups, my team decided to base our subculture selection on our personal style preferences. I named my subculture “Japanese Minimalist Pop Street Style,” while the others chose “Traditionalist,” “Cozy Cocoon,” “Beauty Maximalist,” “Coastal Boho Grandma,” and “Soft Baddie.”…

Building on our previous assignment, the Fashion Wheel, we were tasked with selecting one product and establishing parameters to define the target audience of its associated subculture. Our group decided to experiment by combining the items from our tote bags and analyzing them using four parameters: New-Vintage and Casual-High Fashion. Through this comparison, we observed…

Tate Modern, as one of the most prestigious institutions for modern and contemporary art, has historically played a significant role in shaping art history and influencing public perceptions of art. However, the museum’s collection has long reflected the dominance of European and North American narratives in modern and contemporary art. Many works within the collection…

The Call, an exhibition by Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst at Serpentine Galleries, offers a striking blend of art, AI, and technology. Upon entering the space, I was immediately enveloped by the sound of a choir emanating from an installation, which set a serene and almost sacred atmosphere. The exhibit centers on AI and data…

Our day began with a planned meet-up at 11:30 am at LCC Elephant & Castle, though I was running slightly behind and arrived at 11:40 am. From there, we headed to the Elephant & Castle station, catching the Northern Line. We quickly checked the tube schedule to ensure our route, taking the Central and Circle…

It’s a calm summer morning in 2032. Though my alarm hasn’t even rung, I’m already awake, sipping a cup of coffee at Heathrow. I’m about to take off on another adventure—this time to Milan, Italy. It’s become a routine now: once a week, I board a flight to some new city or country, whether for…

In his book Visible Signs, David Crow delineates three semiotic categories: iconic, index, and symbolic identities. An iconic identity is characterized by a resemblance to the true meaning of the sign itself; for instance, the Burger King logo aligns harmoniously with its logotype and product offerings. In contrast, an index identity is defined by a…