The monad has no windows... + What does aesthetics mean anyway?

The speaker expresses gratitude for receiving a link to the research catalog, describing it as an inspiring playground for exploring others' curiosity. The research catalog serves as an ongoing project that supports questions related to media and dissemination modes.

The speaker proposes a working image of artistic theory and practice, highlighting the connection between theory and practice through images. They present a model that works for them and others, emphasizing the importance of discussing and articulating this relationship.

The speaker discusses the concept of monads from Leibniz's philosophy, explaining the paradoxical nature of monads as both closed and open entities. They delve into the relationship between monads and existence, drawing on philosophical insights to illuminate the concept.

The speaker explores the three aesthetic regimes proposed by Rancière and discusses the historical evolution of aesthetics. They delve into the ethical, representative, and aesthetic regimes of art, highlighting how these regimes have evolved over time and their relevance in contemporary artistic research.

The discussion delves into the intersection of aesthetics and real life, artistic research as a mode of discourse, encountering the monad in art and life, and the blending of aesthetic effects with epistemic interference.

Exploration of encounters and experiences in art and life, defining the concept of real life, encounters as events and epiphanies, and the impact of micro encounters on the macro experience.

Exploration of relational aesthetics, imagining utopic possibilities, discussions on left-wing views in the art community, and the political power inherited in art.

Brief mention and curiosity around decolonial concepts in art, highlighting the importance of moving away from traditional perspectives and questioning existing norms.

Reflecting on the implications and historical context of artistic research, emphasizing the need for awareness of the historical baggage in artistic practices and the communal nature of artistic endeavors.

Discussions on experimentation in art practices, manipulating audience reactions, and the ethical considerations in engaging and educating audiences through artistic performances.