The Place of Tides Spiral House for building new politics

for building new politics

or types of places—its subject as such—the reading is intendedly multi-directional

while KELLER EASTERLING reviews designing reality

the essays underscore Monk’s lasting influence and affirm the relevance of her work for the present

Laura Mello

The Place of Tides Spiral House for building new politicsOne afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild Eider ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries old trade that had once made men and women rich, but had long been in decline. Still, somehow, she seemed to be hanging on. Back at home, Rebanks couldn't stop thinking about the woman on the rocks. She was fierce and otherworldly and