Phoenix 2012
The annual arts publication from Imperial College London
Spotlight: The Interaction Designers
Moonlighters: The Fashion Designer
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Editorial
On the auspicious 125th anniversary of this magazine one is more conscious than normal of the burden history places on the editorial yoke of such venerable publications as Phoenix. I was initially impressed with all the doubts and uncertainties you might imagine when embarking on this foreword. However even the
Summer Lightning
Jemma Pilcher is a fresher ariving at Imperial with an impressive portfolio following an art foundation. Phoenix commissioned this shoot to show off three beautiful bodices from her back catalogue. - Ed I am fascinated by the language of clothing; what does an ensemble say about its wearer? These pieces
Layers of Tone
A revival of what once was A simple concept of black and white. One that was with no out, now barely suckled by fading shadows. The intention, to replicate fame Leads, To this insane journey Of delayed steps and off beats. And looking down upon this pool That has yet
The Artist - Nana Li
Nana Li is a freelance illustrator currently based in London. Having previously completed a Biomedical Engineering degree, she now specialises in illustration, comics and character design. She has had several publications and a number of notable clients including Canon, ImgaineFX and SelfMadeHero. Eleanor - What was the process from doing
Environment
College Fossil Fuel partners explore options in Venezuela
Since the removal of Venezuela’s autocratic leader, Nicolas Maduro, by an American task force in January, President Donald Trump has vociferously called for oil companies to rekindle their commercial ties with the embattled petrostate. Although many have been reluctant to “take the oil”, baulking at high upfront investments to
Environment
Lobbying by Stove Industry undermines Council Public Health Campaigns and Housing Plans
An investigation published by The BMJ in March reveals councils in England face legal pressure from the Stove Industry Association (SIA) as public health campaigns urge homeowners to limit the use of wood-burners. Findings from freedom of information requests, sent to local authority areas identified as having the highest density
Books
The Elements
What I thought would be a quick pitstop at a local bookshop in Chiswick turned into a half-hour chat with the owner where I realised I hadn’t read a life-changing book in a while. The conversation inspired a strong urge to change that; I grabbed a copy of The
Books
Nature or Nurture: Zadie Smith's White Teeth
Zadie Smith’s postcolonial family saga White Teeth is a vibrant ode to London’s multiculturalism. Its blend of humour, history, drama, and even biology(!) made it a favourite of mine almost immediately. It follows Archie, an Englishman, and Samad, a Bangladeshi man, who meet during World War II. Samad