It was with tremendous pleasure that we were able to host a talk by Jonathan Bonfiglio, a writer and independent producer based in Mexico. The talk took place 2 May 2012.
Jonathan is the Director and Expedition Leader of the Clipperton Project and will be talking about this international initiative in his talk. Please see the outline of Jonathan's talk below, and also see the wonderful promotional video for this project.
New Worlds: Crisis, Aspiration and The Clipperton Project
The Clipperton Project is an international initiative based in Mexico, focusing on expeditions to remote territories that have experienced a complicated and controversial history. In Crisis, Aspiration and The Clipperton Project Director Jon Bonfiglio traces the beginnings of the project in a global context of enhanced international rhetoric about collaborative needs and intent, but which often continues to evidence the reverse. With particular reference to Mexico in 2012, just prior to a national election and having experienced some of the most difficult years in its history, the paper will seek to place both the project and in particular the country in a broader historical, social and political context, and to examine its current predicament outside of the eye of the media.
Date: Wednesday 2 May 2012
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: Room 1173, Avenue Campus