Migrations, Memory and Language: Live Poetry
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Event Description
Taking inspiration from Nhu Xuan Hua's evocative exhibition Of Walking on Fire, this evening brings together three poets exploring the fragility of memory, language and family histories shaped by migration and cultural rupture.
Across the exhibition, Hua considers how words can evoke feelings and memories that we may not consciously recall, and how stories are communicated - or withheld - across generations. Responding to these themes, the poets reflect on the languages, silences, and stories carried through diasporic and family histories, and poetry's capacity to hold stories that might otherwise be lost.
The evening will feature Hanan Issa, Seo Hye Lee and Gayathiri Kamalakanthan, who will share a selection of work followed by a short Q&A with the audience. Join us afterwards for a drinks reception and an opportunity to explore Of Walking on Fire.
The ticket price for this event is £5. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If this ticket price is unaffordable for you, please get in touch with Ishy at [email protected] about free ticketing options.
Event Overview
- Event Title: Migrations, Memory and Language: Live Poetry
- Type: Performance
- Date: Wed, 16th Sep 2026
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Event: Migrations, Memory and Language: Live Poetry
Event: Migrations, Memory and Language: Live Poetry
Organisation: Autograph
Postcode: EC2A 3BA
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- Contact name: Ishy Pryce-Parchment
- Contact email: [email protected]
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