Zola Jesus

Will Stocker interviews the American songstress

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Cha cha cha near the beach

A day well spent

Not for standing awkwardly in the corner

Comedy for nerds of any experience

A dream of liquid light

By Cristina Ferraz Rigo “To them, I said, the truth would be literally nothing but the shadows of the images.” Socrates dialogue with Glauco, Plato, The Republic The allegory of the cavern is one of the most inspiring readings to get acquainted with design semiotics. In this beautiful metaphor, Socrates

Brief History of Phoenix

In the 125 years since its inception Phoenix has changed its name, format and remit. In fact, in almost every way this issue would be completely alien (aliens being something of a preoccupation) to the man who founded the magazine in 1887. However it is just possible to trace a

But for all you are is but a King

But for all you are is but a King, Lost out upon the sea. His hands were crabs, his feet were fish, his soul the sea. He wept for days that could not be, he wept for years to be. He had but only two sons, both were to be

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

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

Phoenix 2012

The annual arts publication from Imperial College London

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

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