The Painted Word: Paintings, Drawings, and Collages by Poets from the Beat Generation Era
Curated by Peter Selz with Sue Kulby
- When
- Event has passed (Sat Apr 28, 2012 - Sat Jun 9, 2012)
- Tags
- Arts
Description
April 28-June 9, 2012Opening Reception, Wednesday May 16th 6:00-8:00 pm
During the 1950s and '60s the San Francisco Bay Area witnessed an outburst of creative energy. Called the "San Francisco Renaissance" and sometimes referred to as 'Beat", it was a culture in which poets combined their poetry with jazz as well as paintings, drawings, and collages etc. April’s Poetry Month in San Francisco will culminate as Meridian Gallery presents an exhibition called The Painted Word, that will display surprising visual art produced by these outstanding writers and poets.
Among the artists to be featured are William Saroyan, Kenneth Rexroth, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Jack Hirschman, Jess, Robert Duncan, William Burroughs, Michael McClure, Jack Michelin, David Meltzer, Henry Miller, and Kenneth Patchen, as well as photographs by Chris Felver.
Public Programs:
Poetry readings, film, and jazz performances will accompany the exhibition.
More Info
- Link
- http://www.meridiangallery.com
- Call
- 4153987229 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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