Steve Rawling has interviewed Tony Trehy for the BBC about The Language Moment, his proposal to develop an international language festival featuring many of the world’s leading poets, sound and media artists. This would take place in Manchester in 2012. Read more about The Language Moment on Tony’s blog, here.
To have your say on the five regional projects, including Tony Trehy’s Language Moment, visit the link below:
In the ancient Olympics poetry was a key part of the celebration of athletic achievement. The 21st Century Olympiad has become a symbol of developing global friendship and so needs again to celebrate the importance of languages in world dialogue. The idea of “The Language Moment” is to create an international gathering of the world’s most innovative artists who use language – from web artists to poets, sound artists to sculptors. The event will include performances, exhibitions, films, readings, sound and media installations, internet projects, broadcasts, public art commissions, publications, schools and community events. It aims to create a moment in which language itself becomes the vehicle for celebration.
Via Tony Trehy
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