Book: Researching the Researcher, Noticing why it wanders

19.04.2022

Band of Burnouts, Amy Gowen, Betül Aksu, Charlotte Friedli, Sid Smith Book: Researching the Researcher, Noticing why it wanders

'Researching the Researcher, Noticing why it wanders' READ (Research Ecologies & Archival Development) Lab at the School of Commons develops, presents and collects theory within the broader field of knowledge production. Over the 10-months spent together, the 5 READ researchers met bi-weekly, initially, and slightly more sporadically thereafter, to discuss their research and projects and present updates, questions, concerns, challenges, and anything else they felt necessary or relevant. The sessions grew into a support system, and has resulted in a series of postings published directly on the School of Commons website, regarding each individual research, as well as this collective publication, put together by: Band of Burnouts, Amy Gowen, Betül Aksu, Charlotte Friedli, Sid Smith, which focuses on their roles as researchers.

This is a short, introductory glimpse into their processes.

Contributions Band of Burnouts, Eclectic Lowway Amy Gowen, The Positive Researcher Betül Aksu, Reason: Other personal Charlotte Friedli, Tangled in my web Sid Smith, Interview with James A collective READ glossary

Editor: Nicole Horgan Graphic Design: Katarzyna Lukasik Print and Binding: Pressision Published by the School of Commons, 2021

Jess Henderson

Jess is a transdisciplinary writer, researcher, and artist from New Zealand.

Amy Gowen

Since 2023, Amy has been part of the leadership team at the School of Commons, Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK), overseeing the Publishing and Public Program. In 2024, she was appointed Deputy Director.

Betül Aksu

Betül Aksu (b. 1990, Izmir) is an artist who explores how boundaries appear in everyday life.

Charlotte Friedli

Charlotte likes to zoom in too closely and is fascinated by stuff she finds online.