Research Journal

Grant Foster - Human Made - Exeter Phoenix

I found Grant Foster's exhibition particularly inspiring because of the bold colours and textures, use of collage and 3D elements,...

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May 14, 20241 min read

2nd Year's End of Degree Showcase - Exeter

Rosie and I took the train to Exeter to support the second-degree students in their end-of-degree show. It was really exciting to see...

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May 14, 20241 min read

Artist Timeline

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May 12, 20240 min read

Artist Talk - Sam Aspden

Sam is our Collaborative Arts Practice module leader, who is currently completing their PhD research, which has taken six years at...

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May 10, 20242 min read

Yayoi Kusama - We Do Not Live In A Vacuum

Yayoi Kusama, born 22 March 1929, is a Japanese painter, sculptor and installation artist who focuses on protest, sexuality and the...

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May 6, 202410 min read

Artist Talk - Matt Burrows - Curator

Matt Burrows is the curator and galleries manager at Exeter Phoenix. We met him in October when he showed us around his contemporary open...

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May 4, 20242 min read

Speculative Everything - Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby

"Speculative Everything: Design, Fiction, and Social Dreaming" delves into the realm of design as a catalyst for envisioning alternative...

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May 1, 20241 min read

Artist Talk - James Lake

This week we were lucky enough to have the artist Jame Lake in to provide a workshop creating 3D sculptures of heads from cardboard. He...

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Apr 26, 20243 min read

The Reflective Practitioner - Donald Schön

Donald Schön's 'The Reflective Practitioner' delves into the concept of reflective practice, emphasising the importance of practitioners...

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Apr 1, 20241 min read

Refik Anadol - Serpentine North Gallery, London

I visited Refik Anadol's exhibition at the Serpentine North Gallery during a trip to London. It is a mesmerising exploration of the...

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Mar 28, 20241 min read

Make Southwest - PULP Exhibition

The exhibition "PULP" at MAKE Southwest in Bovey Tracey demonstrates the versatility and creativity of paper, showcasing its various...

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Mar 16, 20241 min read

Seminar - What is Art?

When exploring the question of "What is art?" we delve into a vast well of human expression, creativity, and interpretation. While...

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Mar 16, 20242 min read

Seminar - Art for Art's Sake

Defining Value in Today's Contemporary Art Market: Candace Worth at TEDxChelsea The concept of "Art for art's sake" is a philosophy that...

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Mar 8, 20243 min read

Artisan Abode Flyer

Visiting Gallery Shop in Bovey Tracey

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Mar 1, 20241 min read

Cite Them Right Handout

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Feb 16, 20240 min read

Exeter - Phoenix and RAMM

visit in oct

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Feb 6, 20241 min read

Seminar - Captivity and Freedom

Captivity and Freedom may seem like straightforward subjects, but on reflection encompass the struggles of the human condition throughout...

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Feb 2, 20243 min read

Seminar - AI and 3D printing

Can we build AI without losing control over it? | Sam Harris “We seem unable to Marshall an appropriate response to the dangers that lie...

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Jan 26, 20242 min read

The History of Studio Ghibli - Seedtalks - Exeter Phoenix

I had the opportunity to attend a SeedTalk event at Exeter Phoenix led by Dr. Rayna Denison. As she delved into the history of Studio...

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Jan 25, 20242 min read

London Visit

Last week, we had the opportunity to travel to London to visit a selection of galleries, including The Tate Modern, The Tate Britain, The...

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Jan 20, 20241 min read