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The Function of Utopia.

Authors :
Lai, Jimenez
Source :
Architectural Design; Jul2019, Vol. 89 Issue 4, p78-85, 8p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

What is a utopia's function other than as a platform upon which we reflect the reality we already live in? Jimenez Lai, founder of Los Angeles studio Bureau Spectacular, argues that in facilitating criticism, utopias can point the way to solutions for current or future challenges. Drawing parallels between utopian visions in literature and the cartoon caricatures of modern journalism, he presents a series of utopic graphic novels that he has produced which explore issues from hyper density to zero gravity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
UTOPIAS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00038504
Volume :
89
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Architectural Design
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137266939
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ad.2460