WE ARE CRIMINALS Pavilion Sicli, GVA Studio Project, Publication, Exhibition
What constitutes a crime? Is crime defined by action, omission or even just thought? Does crime define its space? Decriminalised spaces or criminal havens? Is it a crime if there is no punishment? Is there such a thing as the perfect crime? Are we all criminals today? Who is policing? Part-time criminality or full-time criminals? Are criminal organisations micro-societies? Are Governments criminal organisations? Temporary Autonomous Zones or Permanent Autonomous Zone?
We are all criminals introduced students to the notion of a design essay — a combination of physical work and theoretical reflections — as a potential outcome for a design project.
Reader: CRIME, a self-published newsprint posted to students before the beginning of the academic year with a selection of essays to introduce the project and to serve as the basis for the Crime Conference.
Generative Research lead by Dominic Robson: Generating creative outputs throughout the research stage in order to analyse complex ideas.
Development of Conceptual Framework lead by Noam Toran: Emphasising the translation of research into outcomes and the translation of outcomes into Theory through the production of films.
Written Essays lead by Yves Mirande. Exploration of narrative as part of the design construct.
Film Spaces lead by Gabriel Klasmer. Designed as part of the one night only cinematic experience at Pavilion Sicli.
