Lecture Me! The Art of Mending

The Art of Mending by Professor Alison Syme from the Department of Visual Studies

Many different practices of mending, whether of sudden damage or the wear and tear caused by use over time, are more than simply means of extending the life of objects. They can be creative outlets, embody cultural values in the face of impermanence, and be seen as offering possibilities of spiritual or environmental amelioration as well as physical repair. Drawing on diverse historical and contemporary examples, from kintsugi to darning to art conservation, this talk explores the way invisible, visible, and transformative mending practices pose questions about our understanding of and relationship to time, originality, authenticity, and value in a changing world.

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