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Arnolfini - est 1961


Working with Elders of the Chinese community in Bristol, visual artist Barbara Disney and poet Karen Hayes have brought together this unique collection of self-portraits and poetry reflecting on their lives and experiences through texts and textiles. The launch event features music and readings of poems from in the exhibition, plus very special guests.

Launch event on Wednesday 2 October 6.30pm.

Bristol Poetry Festival presents a programme of readings, performances and poetry activities at Arnolfini and across the city bringing together a mix of the most entertaining, inspirational and award winning poets and performers from Bristol, the south west, the UK and beyond.

For further information about other events in the city during the festival please see Poetry Can’s website www.poetrycan.co.uk