#whatwewrite

In Light of What We Write is a cutting-edge creative project, bringing together young Scottish and South African artists. It's a multi-disciplinary work that was first presented in Cape Town in February 2018.

In this podcast, Georgina Godwin heads to Edinburgh, Scotland, for the specially-created second chapter, presented at Edinburgh International Book Festival, to meet some of the artists who had been brought together for the programme.

The podcast features the artists who took part in the project in conversation with each other about the role of poetry, language and cultural differences.

Updates:

Podcast: In Light of What We Write at the Edinburgh International Book Festival by British Council Literature

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“In Light of What We Write” is a cutting-edge, multi-discipline, multi-media arts event with a literary core. The event will showcase unique, experimental and experiential content to illustrate the accessibility of literature. 

Following a successful run in Cape Town early this year, In Light of What We Write will be taking place at the 2018 Edinburgh International Book Festival, in the UNESCO City of Literature.

Co-curated by Linda Kaoma (South Africa) and Michael Pedersen (Scotland), in partnership with British Council #SouthernAfricaArts and the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the installation of the project will feature Julie Nxadi (South Africa), Kat Kai Kol-Kes (Botswana), Madzitatiguru (Zimbabwe) and Sabrina Mahfouz (UK), Iona Lee (Scotland).

Date: 14 August 2018 Time: 18h00 - 20h00 Venue: The Speigeltent

Photos: Noncedo Charmaine

Saturday, 17 February 2018, saw a packed Youngblood Africa for the In Light of What We Write event. In Light of What We Write pushed the boundaries of traditional literature as there was experimentation with light and sound during some the performances and a poetic soundscape. There were musicians, a dance piece, braille translations in some of the exhibited work.

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Countdown to #WhatWeWrite has officially begun! Here's a small teaser of what's in store for you: Michael Pedersen talking about women as voyeurs with artist, Sarah Muirhead.

Happening this Sat, 17 Feb, at Youngblood Africa from 4pm.

Event details:

Date: 17 February 2018 Time: 4 - 6pm Exhibition, 6 - 8pm Live Performances Venue: Youngblood Africa, 72 Bree Street Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/289617331563624/

In Light of What We Write curator, Linda Kaoma sat down to have a chat with poet, Koleka Putuma as part of the project. We have a teaser of their poetic interview for you, but you'll have to join us on Saturday, 17 Feb, to see all of it.

It's happening at Youngblood Africa from 4pm.

Event details: 

Date: 17 February 2018 Time: 4 - 6pm Exhibition, 6 - 8pm Live Performances Venue: Youngblood Africa, 72 Bree Street Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/289617331563624/

the last thing

she said 

left me feeling

empty.

"you of 

all people

should have

known better!"

the truth

is, i did.

i was 

searching in

her eyes

for the stars

i knew i'd

lost. 

the iridescent 

glow

that never

made itself