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 […]
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 […]
Co-Commission Open Call
Geohedrons – Matt Martin Deadline: 11:59pm GMT on Monday 17th October.Find the application form here. Poetry Games is an exhibition of playful and interactive poetic works held at the National Poetry Library. Running from October 20th to January 15th, as part of London Literature Festival, Poetry Games will explore the intersection of game-making and poetry […]