Try combinatory play with books. | Pablo Helguera | The Art Assignment

The video discusses a traveling Spanish-language bookstore created by Pablo Helguera, which serves as a community third place. Helguera shares his creative process of translating a Norwegian book without knowing the language, turning it into a poetic project. The video introduces an assignment called 'Combinatory Play,' where participants combine lines from different plays to create a new piece. Historical references to Einstein and Leibnitz highlight the concept of combinatory play as a creative and intellectual exercise.

What are some ways Helguera encourages community involvement in the bookstore?

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What role does language play in Helguera's artistic expression?

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How does Helguera suggest using literature to create a collective experience?

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