Step into the poetic cosmos of concrete poetry, magically rooted in the year 1925—when Ian Hamilton Finlay, Ernst Jandl, and Eugen Gomringer were born under “peculiar stars” as Finlay put it. Fast-forward 30 years and those three are at the forefront of shaping the avant-garde movement of concrete poetry, this bold literary movement, which broke linguistic barriers and reimagined the power of words.
Now, in an age of instant messaging but growing disconnection, we revisit and celebrate their tireless drive of cross border collaboration and appreciation - with only analogue mail at hand!
Experience their legacy through an immersive evening of storytelling and (sound) poetry, intertwined with the enchanting piano music by Erik Satie. His whimsical style and Scottish family connection perfectly fit the spirit of this evening.
Featuring German performer Florian Kaplick, known for fusing music, art and spoken word, this premiere unfolds in Edinburgh’s iconic Playfair Library, with support from the consulates and cultural institutions from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
