Reflecting on The Idle Index
Thu 10 Sep 2020
Curator Anoushka Goodwin reflects on our online commissions exploring the theme of digital idleness: 'Downtime' by Sian Fan and 'Are / You / Actually' by Compiler
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Open Call: Web-Based Art Commissions
Fri 17 Jan 2020
Phoenix is currently seeking proposals for new web-based artworks.
A perfume that smells of death
Thu 9 Jan 2020
A new art installation premieres at Phoenix from 10 Jan – 23 Feb, featuring Thanatos - a perfume that evokes the scent of a decomposing body discovered in a woodland.
Artist interview - Beth Kettel
Fri 19 Oct 2018
We talked to artist Beth Kettel whose experimental music video ‘A Bang, A Bomb, A Lie And A Band That Stands for Something Else' premieres at Phoenix.
Moritz Cheung on Ritual
Tue 28 Nov 2017
Videoclub curator Moritz Cheung writes about how he chose the works in Ritual - a programme of artists' film and video from South East Asia showing at Phoenix in December
Phoenix awarded £320,000 Arts Council funding
Tue 27 Jun 2017
Phoenix has been awarded £321,856 funding over four years from Arts Council, maintaining its position as one of their National Portfolio Organisations.
Playback artist interview - Danni Spooner
Mon 26 Jun 2017
We talk to Leicester artist Danni Spooner whose work appears in our exhibition Playback - a nationally-touring exhibition showcasing award-winning short films from across the country.
From Spandex to Lego: The History of Batman on Film
Thu 16 Mar 2017
With the release of 'Lego Batman' we examine the 75 year history and cultural impact of the Dark Knight on film.
Squidsoup discuss Ocean of Light
Wed 12 Oct 2016
Ahead of our outdoor exhibition at Leicester's 2016 Diwali celebrations, we talk to one of the digital artists behind 'Ocean of Light', Anthony Rowe of Squidsoup.
Phoenix immerses Diwali visitors in an Ocean of Light
Tue 11 Oct 2016
Visitors to Leicester’s Diwali will be able to walk through ‘Ocean of Light’, a stunning outdoor artwork featuring thousands of lights suspended in space - hosted by Phoenix.
Artists bring fresh ideas to filmmaking
Tue 23 Aug 2016
'Outside', screening on Thu 25 Aug as part of The Short Cinema, is one example of how the boundaries between filmmakers and artists are being blurred.
'Outside' Artists' Film Screening Previewed
Thu 18 Aug 2016
Artist Anoushka Goodwin previews our upcoming artists' film screening 'Outside', showing on Thu 25 Aug, 7pm, as part of The Short Cinema
Leicestershire artist seeks help to weave some willow magic
Wed 3 Aug 2016
Leicestershire-based international willow artist Tom Hare is building a major new piece of work in the city - and he wants local adults and children to help him design it.
Interview with Artist Luci Eldridge
Tue 17 May 2016
We spoke to artist Luci Eldridge about her practice and research trip to NASA which forms the basis of her joint exhibition at Phoenix from 10 June - 31 July.
Artist Q&A - Teresa Dillon, Canary Songs
Wed 20 Apr 2016
A Q&A with Teresa Dillon, artist behind Canary Songs in which a choir recreates the sounds of a WW1 munitions factory in the Phoenix cinema
Choir of Leicester singers recreate sounds of WW1 munitions factory
Thu 7 Apr 2016
A choir of 25 local female singers has been formed to perform live as part of a new sound artwork.
Volunteer Choir Members Needed!
Tue 8 Mar 2016
Volunteer choir members needed for Canary Songs - a sound and choral performance at Phoenix - Call-out now closed
Interview with artist Kenny Wong
Fri 5 Feb 2016
Phoenix’s latest exhibition ‘The Canvas of Resonance’ by artist Kenny Wong Chi-Chuen, is a cinematic sound and visual installation that draws its influences from the Foley artists of the live radio age.
The Canvas of Resonance: Foley sounds and analogue cinema
Tue 26 Jan 2016
Marketing volunteer Elena Hulme shares her thoughts on our latest resident exhibition: The Canvas of Resonance by Kenny Wong.
The Gain Line - Too Big to Miss
Thu 12 Nov 2015
Now that the Rugby World Cup is over, Film and Video Umbrella Director Steven Bode picks through the post-match data… in association with our latest art exhibition, The Gain Line.
Phoenix Interact Labs' Sean Clark shortlisted for Digital Hero Award
Tue 18 Aug 2015
Sean Clark, director of Phoenix Interact Labs talks about being shortlisted as a Talk Talk Digital Hero and what it could mean for our creative technology studio