Flânerie and the Politics of Public Space
Channel: Barnes Foundation
Date: 28/08/2017

Writers, artists and scholars discuss the history of urban wandering and the social and political dynamics of being in public space, both during the nineteenth century and in contemporary life. Who has the luxury of simply strolling and observing? What relationship does ​flanerie have to power? Speakers include Bridget Alsdorf (Princeton University); Man Bartlett (NY-based artist); André Dombrowski (Univeristy of Pennsylvania); Tom McDonough (Binghamton University); Doreen St. Felix (MTV News); and Angela Washko (Pittsburgh-based artist).