RAKEEM CUNNINGHAM DESMA 9 WEEK 1

The two cultures argument is a pretty straight forward, yet applicable concept that I find relevant to my work. Not necessarily the division between art and science, but the fact that there is a dichotomy at all. The two cultures concept bases itself in the fact that art and science are two different schools of thought, and that they don't overlap or cross each other. In the medium of photography (which I practice), I see this happening as well.

In my own work, there is distinct divide between the "commercial" and the "artistic." This divide is extremely similar to the dichotomy of the arts and sciences.

These two photographs are examples of my work that I feel illustrate the two cultures. Fashion photography is a very structured practice in that there's a team of hair, makeup, and clothes are always being exhibited. It's commercial Whereas the top picture is more loose and conceptual and there's no set way to make "art."

Here at UCLA, I think the most obvious choice is the separation of south campus and north campus.

This video is a funny play on the interactions between the different campuses.

There is also the obvious tension between UCLA and USC campuses in the greater Los Angeles area.

Although there are differences, I agree with a quote by Paul Feyerabend. He says:

"All Methodologies have their limitations and the only 'rule' that survives is 'anything goes."

He goes on to say that if we just look at Art and science as problem solving agents, then the significant differences between them would disappear. I believe it truly is a time where these two practices have started to come together into fruition. 

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