Ep. 1: Flaneur

Silent Generation is a Chicago based cultural analysis that covers topics in art, fashion, politics, and urbanism. In this episode Joseph and Nathan discuss the flaneur, a French literary archetype that described modern young men who wandered around Paris and observed modern life in the late 19th century. They also discuss Paris’s boulevard system, lindy walks and LindyMan, watching as entertainment, early trend forecasting, and the film In Time starring Justin Timberlake. 

 

Links:

LindyMan’s Twitter Account 

Ohio State University’s oval walkway based off of desire paths

Sunbelt sidewalks

 

Recorded on 10/22/2023