ACTIVITIES

Reading groups (open to all members):

• Jacques Lacan, The Seminar Book I :   Freud’s Papers on Technique (1953-1954)

• Jacques Lacan, The Seminar Book XXI : Les non-dupes errent (1973-1974)

Cartels:

A cartel is a way of working invented by Lacan in 1964, both on a collective and individual basis. 

Cartels are small groups composed of at least three people, five at the most, plus-one in charge of the selection, discussion and ensuring the regularity of the work. A common theme is initially agreed upon and each member selects a question he or she wants to research individually. Participants take turns at presenting their work.

Cartels are dissolved after two years of existence, so as to avoid as much as possible an effect of ‘glue’ and of imaginary relations among its participants. A permutation takes place at the end of that period and new cartels are created as a result. 

Cartels 2024-26

On the concept of lalangue (this cartel is now closed)

Angus Craig

Chantal Degril

Crispin Balfour

Tony Carusi

Plus-One: Radu Turcanu (Forum France)

To any member who wishes to propose a new activity, please contact the Delegate