Feuilles Volantes

It must have been around 1980, and instead of frequenting internet one only could go to libraries. It is hard to remember how I came across them. Maybe someone mentioned them, maybe they were on a pile of returned documents which the librarians had to store again in the archive. They were in a box, some old pages, printed recto-verso, half an A4 probably, 13x20cm or smaller, they looked hundreds of years old.

1980 came across Vliegende bladen = foute vertaling van “Feuilles Volantes” In the collection Straatzangers traveling Media related: social history of information Creative involvement and sold for income Songs about economy politics social work War (for instance Serbia Bosnia)

Later pamphlets in 20thC art history As protest as aesthetical Manifesto (futurism Still later and recently like everything used in war For indoctrination and false news during energy Breakdown and to create fear for/during destruction

Also now during the 21C world wars (XXIww) In the light of the suicidal destruction of our habitats On all levels: * aggressively cannibalistic (the killing urge, the wars) * environmental hierarchies (city problems rule) * social/cultural/political without ideology anymore * The loss of solidarity/education/Collab

What are feuilles volantes?

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“Feuilles volantes” is a French term that translates to “flying leaves” in English. Similar to the previous context, it can be used to refer to loose or flying sheets of paper. The term is often used to describe printed materials like flyers, leaflets, or handbills that are distributed by hand or scattered in the air during events, promotions, or campaigns.

In a broader sense, “feuilles volantes” can also be used more figuratively to describe scattered or loose pieces of information, ideas, or writings. It's a term that can be applied in various contexts, both literally and metaphorically, depending on the nature of the flying leaves.

The term “flying leaves” can be interpreted in different ways depending on the context. Here are a few possible meanings:

Literal Leaves in the Wind: In a literal sense, “flying leaves” could refer to leaves from trees being carried through the air by the wind. This is a common occurrence, especially during windy weather.

Printed Materials: In a more metaphorical or symbolic sense, “flying leaves” might refer to printed materials, such as flyers, pamphlets, or leaflets, that are distributed and may be carried by the wind. These materials are often used for advertising, promotions, or conveying information.

Imagery or Metaphor: The phrase could also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where numerous small and light elements are scattered or moving freely, resembling the way leaves might scatter in the wind. This could be applied to various contexts, such as ideas, thoughts, or objects.

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feuilles volantes = flyer, brochure, leaflet, pamphlet