Today we bring you news articles from Chile and China as we take a look at the winner of a top Chile literature prize and a new exhibition opening in China. Top Chile Literature Prize Won by Mapuche Poet Elicura Chihuailaf the Mapuche poet has been awarded the highest literary award in Chile for his role in bringing the oral traditions of the southern ...
Today’s round-up looks at a poet inspired art exhibition and a statue planned for Coleridge. Visualized Poetry of Kim So-Wol to be Subject of Exhibition An art exhibition is to take place in Seoul based on the poems of Kim So-Wol. The art consists of paintings inspired by the works of the poet, and has been created to mark the 100th anniversary of his ...
Today in our poetry news round-up we bring you stories about a release of a new book about a poet, the temporary exhibit in Michigan that is set to become permanent and the winners of this years Trochaire poetry competition. Release of Book about Edward Carpenter Coincides with Fundraising Walk A fundraising walk has been organised to take place in connection with the release ...
We begin the week here on My Poetic Side with an article about the winners of this year"s Goethe Medal. We also look at the unauthorised use of Hallelujah at the RNC. 2020 Goethe Medal The winners for this year"s Goethe Medal have been announced. The prize recognised the fields of arts, culture and science and people who are committed to promoting their ...
For our final poetry news round-up of the week, we look at changes in the Kuwaiti censorship laws, Varavara Rao’s release from hospital and the first female winner of the Singapore Literature Prize. Change to Book Censorship Laws Welcomed in Kuwait The Kuwaiti News Agency has made an announcement that has delighted writers in Kuwait. An amendment has been made to the publishing laws ...
