A Secret History of Urbanism: Towards a Punkspace

This lecture delves into the resistance against standardized urban spaces, exploring anomalies created by the most vulnerable populations. By examining the contemporary city's materialization in the shadows of urban development, the lecture challenges traditional urban planning concepts. Topics include the impact of violence, ruins, slums, and barricades on urban landscapes, as well as the emergence of a 'punk' urbanism. The instructor discusses the critique of rationalism, the role of outsiders in urban studies, and the specters haunting modern cities. Through aphorisms and reflections on urban dynamics, the lecture invites a critical examination of urbanization, globalization, and social inequalities.