Infernal Machinery: Thermopolitics of the Explosion − Nigel Clark
PDF Abstract Combustion – especially the burning of fossil fuels – is central to the problematic of human geologic agency and to any meaningful political or cultural response to the…
Thermocultures of Memory − Samir Bhowmik
PDF Abstract Memory institutions depend on heating-cooling infrastructures for the long-term preservation and mediation of cultural heritage. The energy-intensive thermal regulation of object and data storage environments is guided by…
Thermal Objects: Theorizing Temperatures and the Social − Elena Beregow
PDF Does the cooling taste of some bodies which still have atmospheric temperature come from the fact that they have a greater capacity for heat? (...) Also the heat-conducting force…
Performative Raw Clay Practices and Ceramic Firing Techniques − Agustina Andreoletti
PDF Abstract From a performative perspective, this paper explores artistic methods of making with clay, ceramics, and the use of different firing techniques. The argument relies on techniques of socialization…
Steve Green
University of Teesside, United KingdomEmail Steve Green is Principal Lecturer in Digital Media in the School of Computing at the University of Teesside, United Kingdom. He is the Director of…
Rafico Ruiz
McGill University, CanadaEmail Rafico Ruiz has a Ph.D. candidate in Communication Studies and the History & Theory of Architecture from McGill University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (with Great…
Clare Birchall
King's College London, United KingdomEmail Clare Birchall is Senior Lecturer in the Institute for North American Studies at King's College London. She is the author of Knowledge Goes Pop: From…
Joanna Zylinska
Goldsmiths, University of London, United KingdomEmail Joanna Zylinska is Professor of New Media and Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London, UK. She is the author of four books – Life…
Gary Hall
Coventry University, United KingdomEmail Gary Hall is Professor of Media and Performing Arts in the School of Art and Design at Coventry University, UK. He is the author of Culture…
Dave Boothroyd
University of Lincoln, United KingdomEmail Dave Boothroyd is Professor of Media and Culture at the University of Lincoln, England. He is the author of two books, Ethical Subjects in Contemporary…