LUX Moving Image

Read & Listen to our latest New Artist Focus essay by Laura Guy on LUX artist Jamie Crewe’s work, available on the LUX Website. The essay responds to the artists moving image practice with a particular focus on the feminine subject in flight and the way feminine agency is conceived through technologies and regimes of spectatorship in Crewe’s work.

“A restless dialectic of making (the forging of agency) and dissolution (of narrative and image) is persistent within Crewe’s videos. Very often, dissolution offers escape though the terms – and extent – of this escape are ambiguous.” - Laura Guy

Read via link in our bio.

Jamie Crewe’s moving image works are in distribution through LUX. Enquire via our website.

Images:
1: Teleny (2015)

Image courtesy of the artist.

LUX is delighted to welcome Lawrence Lek and his work to the LUX collection.

London-based Malaysian Chinese artist Lawrence Lek unites filmmaking, video games, and electronic music in a singular cinematic universe. He is best known for advancing the concept of Sinofuturism with immersive installations that explore spiritual and existential themes through the lens of science fiction. Featuring la rotating cast of nomadic characters, his works are noted for their dreamlike narratives, evocative imagery, and preoccupation with technology and memory. Lek is represented by Sadie Coles HQ.

We proudly now distribute 18 works by Lek, produced since 2014. If you would like to hire any of these works, please get in touch with our distribution team via the LUX website.

Portrait credit: Portrait by Nishant Shukla. photo credit

Last two weeks to experience Sulaïman Majali’s solo exhibition, featuring Majali’s Margaret Tait film commission ‘in the house of names’.

Walking through stages one to four of sleep, the film is inhabited by (and inhabits) an ‘impossible protagonist’. Amidst the land-mind-body disintegration of the dream as a site and realm of exile, this impossible protagonist forms a vehicle and question in the work, escaping language to think out of time with the image.

‘in the house of names’ will be accompanied by captions and audio description by Collective Text.

Screening Schedule
(Duration: 70 minutes)

12pm – 1:10pm
Lunch Break 1:30 – 2pm
2pm – 3:10pm
3:30pm – 4:40pm

Image: Installation view of Sulaïman Majali: ‘in the house of names’ at LUX London.
Image Description: In a dimmed gallery is a large projection of a serene sunset or sunrise over a body of water, the sun, low on the horizon, is obscured in mists or clouds. The horizon blends into the sky. Some reeds emerge above the still waters surface in the foreground. In the background some trees appear through the mist on the edge of the water. 

Job Opportunity: Director

We are looking for an experienced strategic and operational leader to guide our ogranisation into its next chapter! If you want to make a significant contribution to supporting artists and advocating for artists’ moving image in the UK, this is your chance.

We need someone with:
- Proven leadership and strategic experience
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills
- A passion for equity, equality and the public arts sector

Please visit our website for the Director Application Pack with full details and how to apply. https://lux.org.uk/about/jobs/

Deadline: 5pm on on 18th November 2024

If you have any particular access needs or need any help applying or questions that are not answered in this recruitment pack then please contact us at [email protected]

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Visit the LUX library to watch our digital collection and peruse a wide array of books on film that span decades, borders and genres 📚

You can check out what’s in the library via the link in our bio. We’ve tagged books by time period and subject matter to make it more functional as a research tool, and we have some great niche titles and new donations coming in all the time. A recent highlight is the PaIestine Film Directory, Eslam Saqqa, 2024 published by the PaIestine Film Institute

The LUX Library also offers a computer with a headset in order to watch DVDs and provide visitors with digital access to the LUX Collection The Cinenova Collection

The LUX Collection is the UK’s largest collection of artists’ moving image by more than 1000 international artists, with over 6,000 works.
The collection has works dating from the 1920s to the present, and it continues to grow with the addition of new works by contemporary artists and restorations of historic works.

Important to note that not all works in the collection are digitised or available to view at short notice. If you want to be sure a certain work will be available to view, please contact [email protected] prior to your visit.

If you want to browse the LUX Collection catalogue please visit our website - you can filter your search by theme, year, title, or artist.

The LUX Library is open during the regular opening hours for the public:
Friday - Sunday
From April to October: 12 - 5pm
From November to March: 12 - 4pm
With a lunch break close 1.30-2pm

Online Screening: ‘in the house of names’ by Sulaïman Majali from 8 to 22 October on the LUX website!

We are excited to share exhibiting artist Sulaïman Majali’s film ‘in the house of names’ online for two week from 8 October to 22 October 2024.

This special screening is part of Majali’s solo exhibition currently on view at LUX London until 3 November 2024.

‘in the house of names’ is a moving image work that takes the clown and the magician as devices to consider the liberatory. The work applies the poetic and conceptual strategies of the crease and the fold to move through the fugitive geography of a sleep cycle.

This online screening will be accompanied by captions and audio description by Collective Text.

Watch the film at the link in bio. 

Image credit: ‘in the house of names’, Sulaïman Majali, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Image description: An image looking down on a valley, in the foreground are yellow grasses and small trees, a figure in dark clothes sits on the ground with their back to us. A small town in the distance occupies the middle of the valley floor surrounded by organised groves of trees. Hills rise in the distance in sharp contrast as if the sun is low. The sky is a hazy blue.

Sulaïman Majali’s solo exhibition, ‘in the house of names’, is now open and running at LUX until 3 November! Here are some details to help you plan your visit.

Film Details
The exhibition features a 70 minute film, screened three times daily, with captions available for all screenings.

Screening Schedule:
Screening 1: 12:00pm – 1:10pm
Closed for Lunch Break: 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Screening 2: 2:00pm – 3:10pm
Screening 3: 3:30pm – 4:40pm

Audio descriptions are available via Bluetooth headphones. Just ask our friendly Front of House team for help connecting and using this service.

Sensory note: the film contains flashing lights throughout.

If you have any specific access requirements or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at +44 020 3141 2960 or via email at [email protected].

Opening Hours:�Friday to Sunday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm

We look forward to welcoming you!

Presented with LUX Scotland


Image description: A snake with mottled black, brown and white markings moving down grey stone outdoor stairs. The stairs are dusted with green leaves and plant matter with five oranges of varying shades of orange dotted around the snake. The ornate balustrade of the stairs is crumbling, with dust, dirt and plants creeping out of the cracks.

Read & Listen to our latest New Artist Focus essay by Jade Foster on LUX artist Alberta Whittle’s work, available on the LUX Website. The essay responds to the artists moving image practice with a particular focus on the film ‘Lagareh’ – The Last Born (2022) and highlights the film’s different relationships to disorientation.

“It is ’Lagareh’s’ polyphonic texture, in particular, that causes the distinction between the author, narrator, and performer’s voice to dissipate. Lines are blurred and then amorphously remoulded—this is the artistry of disorientation. The discombobulation, accumulating at the work’s technical midpoint, brings our attention to fluctuating states of stability and instability, what is lost and then returned. Even if potentially unintended by the artist, disorientation as an aesthetic and methodology is key to Whittle’s filmmaking.” - Jade Foster

Read via link in bio

Alberta Whittle’s moving image works are in distribution through LUX. Enquire via our website.

Images:
1-2: ‘Lagareh’ The Last Born (2022)
3: What is a better life (exorcised in the middle) (2021)
4: The Axe Forgets, But The Tree Remembers (2022)

All images courtesy of the artist.
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Benjamin Cook, Founder Director of LUX, will step down from his role after 22 years. LUX is extremely grateful for Benjamin’s dedication, enthusiasm and vision. We look forward to working with him closely in the future. Benjamin is leaving to focus on his personal practice as a therapist, coach and facilitator. He will continue his independent consultancy and production work and will step down at the end of this year. 

Benjamin Cook says: “It has been a huge privilege to lead LUX and contribute to the rich legacy of artists’ moving image practice that the organisation represents and the large network of artists and collaborators have become my beloved extended family. In this time it has been wonderful to see artists’ moving image move from the periphery to the centre as one of the preeminent forms in contemporary visual arts. I am grateful to my colleagues and everyone who I’ve had the honour to work with over the years, I’m excited to see what happens next and I will always care deeply about LUX, LUX Scotland and its communities”.

Message from the LUX team: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ben for his leadership and dedication throughout our time with him. We wish him the very best in the future. While his presence will be deeply missed, we are filled with optimism as we embark on this new chapter of growth and opportunity. The wealth of insights and experience we’ve gained under Ben’s guidance has been invaluable. It will continue to inspire and inform us as we shape the future of LUX. We look forward to honouring and building upon the remarkable legacy he leaves behind, while exploring new possibilities together.”

1. Benjamin Cook photographed by Adelaide Bannerman.
2. Photography by Hsilun Chen during the opening of Well-Settled, an exhibition at LUX
3-6. Benjamin Cook in action at LUX

LUX Autumn Book Fair: Line-Up & Accessibility Info

Join us this Sunday, 22nd September, from 1–6 PM at LUX for a day filled with incredible discounts and immersive experiences!

Here’s what’s happening:

In the conservatory..

Book fair and bar open all afternoon – explore our entire collection at unbeatable prices, including £5 DVDs, half-price books, and many more!

Looped Screenings of LUX Artists from 1–5 PM.

From 5–6 PM, will be spinning records, setting the mood as we wind down the day.

The library is turned into a quieter space for reading, relaxation, meditation and prayer and the garden will be open for you to enjoy the autumn sun.

Our current exhibition ‘in the house of names - في بيت الأسماء' by Sulaïman Majali is open as usual in the Black Box:

Screening 1: 12:00 PM – 1:10 PM
Screening 2 (captioned): 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Screening 3: 3:30 PM – 4:40 PM

Film duration: 70 minutes
Sensory note: The film contains flashing lights.

For accessibility inquiries, feel free to call us on 020 3141 2960 or email [email protected]. We’re happy to help!

Don’t miss this amazing event! See you there!

Join Us for the LUX Autumn Book Fair!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, 22nd September, from 1–6 PM at LUX as we celebrate the changing seasons with a cosy afternoon of discovery.

Explore our unique collection of books, DVDs, publications, prints, posters, records and CDs and our special LUX totebags, all at huge discounts!

Immerse yourself in the moving image works of our artists, with screenings in the library space.

And don’t miss the chance to visit our current exhibition ‘in the house of names - في بيت الأسماء' by Sulaïman Majali in the Black Box.

Plus, we've got music, drinks, tea, coffee, and snacks to make the afternoon even more cosy and enjoyable.

Whether you’re here to add to your moving image art collections, browse through inspiring works, or simply enjoy some autumn chit-chat, it’s the perfect chance to experience everything LUX has to offer.

See you there!

More details and access info TBA



Image: 'Balcony Water Colours', from 'Trials and Tribulations (1990-95)', Malcom Le Grice

Last chance to stream Anne-Marie Copestake’s film ‘Birdsong and a bathroom’ on our website!

The film explores the history of the Holly Lodge Estate in Highgate Village, focusing on the lives and legacies of its residents. From its beginnings as a pioneering housing project for single working women to the 2007 tenant-led campaign that safeguarded the estate from private developers, the film shares voices from a resilient and evolving community.

Captioned version of the film is also available.

Streaming until the end of 6 September 2024

Watch: https://lux.org.uk/event/online-screening-birdsong-and-a-bathroom/


Image: 'Bathroom and a birdsong', Anne-Marie Copestake, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Image description:
1. Two people dressed as Santa Claus and a child, reflected in the side mirror of a vehicle, with an Art Deco-style building in the background
2. A dandelion seed head standing tall among wildflowers in shades of yellow and red

Calling on all book lovers! Autumn is around the corner but this Summer Sale is still going so don't miss your chance to grab these titles at half the price!

These works offer unique perspectives on contemporary moving image art, as well as other artistic practices and critical thought.

Ready to find your next read? Find our shop link in the bio to discover more discounted titles!



Image: 'The Retreat', Gelare Khoshgozaran

The summer fun isn’t over yet! Our summer sale is still going strong until the 14th of September, and we’ve got a special treat for our film lovers.

Check out our collection of rare and unique DVDs, priced at just £7! Featuring incredible work from both classic and more recent moving image artists, these are must-haves for any cinephile.

Explore more on our shop page - linked in our bio - and don’t miss your chance to grab these hidden gems!

We’re excited to open the doors to ‘in the house of names’, a solo exhibition by Sulaïman Majali. To ensure that the space is both comfortable and accessible for everyone, we’ve provided important accessibility details below.

The exhibition will open on Saturday 7 September 2024 12-5pm at LUX.

Getting here: LUX is located in Waterlow Park in Highgate. Waterlow Park is located on a hill, and the walk from Archway Station to our location is steep.

You can learn more about public transport options and their accessibility on our website: lux.org.uk

The LUX building is wheelchair accessible and includes wheelchair accessible toilet.

We kindly ask visitors to refrain from wearing perfume or scented products to help us keep our space scent-free.

Support Dogs are welcome in our space. We also have two walking canes available for borrowing at the front desk.

Auditory / Visual Access: We offer hearing loops, a large print guide, easy read, magnifying glasses and colour overlays available in the space. Screenings with captions and audio descriptions are available daily.

Sensory Access: Please be aware that our exhibition space is quite dark, and we have the sound volume set to a higher level. If you need the room to be brighter or prefer a quieter environment, please let us know in advance.

Sensory Note: The film contains flashing lights.

You can learn more about detailed accessibility information on our website.

If you have any access needs to attend our events please contact us at 44 020 3141 2960 or [email protected]

https://lux.org.uk/event/sulaiman-majali-in-the-house-of-names/

LUX Scotland

Our August Distribution Newswire is now Live!

In our Distribution Newswire we keep you up to date with new artists/works in the collection. We map festival activities, screenings and exhibitions featuring LUX artists happening around the world. We also share selections from the LUX shop.

We also include our LUX Staff Pick, selected by our Distribution team. Highlighting works in the collection we enjoy.

If you would like to subscribe, please follow the link: https://lux.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe

Image: 1. Lagareh - The Last Born, Alberta Whittle, 2022

Summer Closure!

LUX will be taking a summer break from 19 to 26 August. During this time, we won’t be able to process distribution, collection or shop-related requests.

Our space will also be closed as we prepare for our next exhibition. We’ll be back and ready to welcome you on 7 September with a new solo exhibition by Sulaïman Majali.

Enjoy the summer, and we can’t wait to see you when we’re back!

Image: ‘Hus’, Inger Lise Hansen, 1998.

Image description: A lone facade of a house with crumbling wooden tiles and a green door, slightly tilted to the left, stands against a vast, empty yellow field under a clear blue sky.