Poetry Library Micro-commission: Geraint Edwards
As part of the Poetry Games exhibition, the National Poetry Library supported the launch of two micro-commissions. Each one was an opportunity for a poet or artist to explore their own work in the context of playful arts, and see how interactivity or game-design might take their practice in a new direction. For this commission, […]
Poetry Library Micro-commission: Aeronwy Withers
As part of the Poetry Games exhibition, the National Poetry Library supported the launch of two micro-commissions. Each one was an opportunity for a poet or artist to explore their own work in the context of playful arts, and see how interactivity or game-design might take their practice in a new direction. For this commission, […]
Co-Commission Update: Wood Wide Web
Happy New Year! We’re coming into the final fortnight of the Poetry Games exhibition, and with it the launch event for the new work by Mariana Marangoni and Rianna Suen! Their poetic forest sim has grown into something so exciting, and we are delighted to share it with you on January 11th at the National […]
Co-commission Update: Tending the Digital Garden
Our co-commission, supported by Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre, is in full swing! The commissioned artists, Rianna Suen and Mariana Marangoni, have been sharing ideas, and experimenting with new forms over the last month. From creating writing toys, to exploring gameplay as gardening, their collaboration has led to some exciting and inspiring pieces. Below, Rianna […]
Poetry Games in Cent Magazine
Nick Murray writes about using games to create unexpected new worlds for .Cent Magazine. You can read the full article here. “Something that poetry and games do so well, and what connects them, is the ability to present, and invite readers into, an experience with all of its emotional weight and allow them to experience […]
Upcoming Event – Games into Film: Poetic Landscapes
Thursday 24th November | 8pmThe National Poetry Library Free tickets At the upcoming Poetry Games event, Games into Film: Poetic Landscapes, hear how poets inhabit digital landscapes through walking and words. Exhibition curator Nick Murrary will be joined by poet, game developer, and exhibiting Poetry Games artist Calum Rodger for a discussion on poetry machinima works – films made […]
Poetry Games Co-Commission Announcement
We’re delighted to announce the recipients of the Poetry Games Co-commission, launched in partnership with Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre, will be Mariana Marangoni and Rianna Seun. Over the coming two months the artists will develop a new collaborative practice, exploring how game-making and poetry interact. We will share their aspects of their process each […]
Poetry Games in the Financial Times
Nick Murray talked to Tom Faber about Poetry Games for the Financial Times. The article can be read online here.
Poetry Games in The London Magazine
Nick Murray wrote about slow games and stripping away the inessentials for The London Magazine. Read the full article online here. “The ways that someone can read a poem are the same ways that one can read a game, and the ways that one could play a game are the same ways that someone can […]
Poetry Games in San Clemente Magazine
For the launch of Poetry Games, Nick Murray was invited to talk to Grace Shackleton about curating the exhibition and championing interactive writing for San Clemente Magazine’s podcast. Listen to the episode below. Following the conversation, Grace wrote a few words on the Poetry Games launch event, which can be read here. “Like Murray’s interview […]