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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Final Video Essay

[Field-Homework 3] Contradictory City: Graffiti

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Video Essay: https://youtu.be/8q0tFaBy99I?si=Urub7_etTix_U7Ym   Introduction The theme I have picked is the temporary and permanent nature of graffiti. Graffiti, as a unique art form, exhibits two characteristics that make it independent in terms of time – temporary and permanent. Although graffiti itself is difficult to preserve for a variety of reasons and will disappear with the loss of time, the meaning conveyed by graffiti works as a form of art will live on forever, and graffiti works are both a reaction to the social situation of the time, and their cultural value can also influence society. Firstly, the expression of

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Lecture 8: Sci-Fi Technoscapes, Uncategorized

[Reading Response] The Imaginary Real World of CyberCities by M. Christine Boyer

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Cybercities, a hybrid of physical and virtual space, are discussed by the author in “The Imaginary Real World of Cybercities”. Having a glimpse of the whole world, we may marvel at the fact that technology has been evolving in a rapid way. People are exposed to this digital era, and are more and more familiar with the concept of Cybercities. In this article, the author explores how digital technologies affect people’s perception of time and space and presents the challenges and opportunities for architectural design and social issues as well as urban planning under the context of Cybercities. The article

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Lecture 4: Everyday Spaces as Narrative

[READING RESPONSE] EUNICE SENG: “Cuts through Hong Kong”

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Like a classical poem, “In the Mood for Love” conveys rich information through its minimalist camera work and precise editing, creating ample space for viewers’ imagination and contemplation. The film serves as a visual collage of various spaces, including bedrooms, mahjong rooms, hotel rooms, hallways, and corridors, as well as scenes depicting still life. Moreover, the movie ingeniously combines the characters’ movements and costume changes, particularly the cheongsam, to accentuate shifts in time and place, capturing the essence of a transitioning Hong Kong. From 1962 onwards, Hong Kong experienced a profound transformation, with Tsim Sha Tsui evolving from an urban

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