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 ...
Today in our poetry news round up, we take a look at the finalist of this years Bronwen Wallace Poetry award. We also look at the Greek poet’s home that is to be restored.
2020 Bronwen Wallace Poetry Finalists Announced
The finalists for this years Bronwen Wallace Awards for Emerging Writers have been announced. This is the first year that both the poetry and ...