The Western Archive of Networked Culture
One of 20 plaques from the "Pax Americana" series created for the D.B. Weldon Library at Western University.
"The Western Archive of Networked Culture (WANC), the first of its kind in North America, was founded in 2041 by Theresa Charlebois. Charlebois’ doctoral dissertation, Taxonomies of Rage: Clickbait as a Tool of Governance, formalized Rage Bait Studies as a distinct archival discipline.
The Archive is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and study of materials that reliably provoked disproportionate public response within networked culture. Holdings are preserved as they appeared at the moment of circulation. They include videos, blogs, memes, comment sections, and opinions expressed by citizens over the age of forty. Rather than assessing accuracy or intent, the Archive prioritizes reaction as a historical source. Researchers are invited to examine what activated collective anger at specific moments in time, and what these reactions reveal about social fault lines, institutional trust, and the narrowing boundaries of acceptable discourse. Materials are organized by trigger, virality, and platform.
The Archive is open Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment."
INFORMATION
Edition of 12, 3 APs. Numbered and signed by the artist. Measuring 20 x 24", the sign is made out of laser-etched DuraBlack.
DuraBlack is a high-performance aluminum designed for extreme environments. It's durable, resistant to chemicals, UV exposure, high temperatures, and abrasion, and is often used for military, aerospace, and industrial labels or plaques.SHIPPING INFORMATION
Worldwide shipping and handling costs are $25.
