Proper objects among other things

Authors

  • Jette Sandahl

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5617/nm.3724

Abstract

Objects are imagined, envisioned, fantasized, talked about - seen sometimes as mental shapes and constructs long before they find material expression.

Objects come into being through century-long traditions and continuity, through foresight, labour and care or are created from seemingly divine inspiration.

Most objects are made out of necessity. Some are just for fun. Objects are made for trade, for money, some are made only for love. They are bought and sold, exchanged, bartered, given away.
They are used, consumed, kept and thrown away.
Some are kept, although no longer useful.

Objects fill needs.
Objects are projections of our needs and desires.
They are material externalizations of our needs and desires. They tie together the material and the immaterial world 

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