Poets and Archives

Posted by mdever on March 2, 2021 in archival research, archive, archives, Archiving the Arts, creativity, curation, event, humanities, literary heritage, manuscripts, poetry, public event, research

An online event from the Institute of English Studies (School of Advanced Studies, University of London) for those in UK and compatible timezones.

Tuesday 9 March 2021

Online | 18:00-19:15 GMT

As museums, archives, and libraries adapt to a series of lockdowns, we have a stronger sense than ever of the challenges involved in providing access to the objects that carry our collective memories. While one-way routes and Perspex shields may be new, the complexities around acquiring, preserving, finding, and using collections are not. How can the hidden histories of collections be shown? What tools are emerging for recording and sharing cultural heritage? How can writers and researchers engage with, and make innovative use of, collections?

The Institute of English Studies and The Warburg Institute are delighted to announce this special event, held in connection with the School of Advanced Study ‘Open for Discussion‘ series, to explore the relationship between poets and archives.

The event will feature poets Linda Anderson, John Challis, and Theresa Muñoz. They will each give a reading of their poetry, followed by a discussion, co-chaired by Clare Lees, Director of the IES and Bill Sherman, Director of the Warburg. 

REGISTER HERE