Canadian poet Myna Wallin’s collection, A Thousand Profane Pieces, is full of eroticism and free expressions of sexuality. But do there seem to be fewer poets interested in writing about sex these days? Is it considered passé? Declassé? Why are more poets writing about loons than sexual politics?
How does place compel our creativity and shape our poetic imagination? Whether at home or abroad, whether on a pastoral retreat or in an off-hour at a busy city job, how does the writer’s location seep into the written work? Why does travel, a new environment, stimulate and inspire new work for some writers?
Under the stewardship of esteemed series editor, Molly Peacock, The Best Canadian Poetry in English takes the pulse of Canada’s poetry on an annual basis.
Is the ekphrastic poem in some way an art heist? Is it a reproduction or a conversation with the work of art? What gap lies between the poem and the art?
Opening Times: 10:00am – hot drinks, cakes, paninis | Hot Food BBQ From 6:30pm Come shelter from the Edinburgh rain @ Summerhall’s Courtyard Bar and Delicatessen, provided by Edinburgh’s own Victor Hugo. ‘We are passionate about food and drink and believe in trying to offer quality and choice. A product’s origin influences its quality [...]
Beetroot presents: Exciting original ska band Urang Matang play bouncy dancy upbeat tunes and featuring the soaring sax of “Chops”. http://www.urangmatang.co.uk/ Electric Penelope with their bright fresh sound, elegant sculpted songs and tight tight musicianship. Every so often a band comes along and reminds you that there’s plenty of life in the traditional four piece [...]
Developed over an 18 month period of conversation and questions, The Soldier’s Song offers an intimate screen karaoke liaison with a currently serving soldier.
KinoKlub is a newly-formed surreal film collective, committed to showcasing some of the best in surreal film from all eras and around the globe on a regular basis.
Future Shorts ONE is a global film event that unites audiences across the world in a monthly celebration of creativity, culture and community. Every month, audiences from 65 cities in 15 countries around the globe share the same experience via the Future Shorts programme.
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