Perec and Paris

In preparation for the trip to Saint Sulpice in Paris in April, and to connect with some of my other writing interests I've been doing research into Georges Perec's time in Paris.

This Border Crossings piece from 2011 by Meeka Walsh looks at some of his work and connections with other writers and the city he called home. 

The UCL Press book is my major source and I referenced it in my GA Presidential lecture.

Lauren Ferguson's observations are here.

A 10 week course is also available for those who want to investigate the ideas of psychogeography a little more. It is offered by the Open College of the Arts.

There is a fee for the course, but it looks intriguing. There are three start dates for the course.

This short course will explore key theories and methods surrounding psychogeography. Through a variety of exercises you’ll ask questions of place. We will introduce ideas around memory, history, voices and narratives that emerge from places and the way they make us feel or behave.

You’ll engage in material approaches, including photography, writing, drawing, and walking as a method of investigation. You can apply the course to any creative form.