Ekphrasis

Fri 2 May

Museum of Classical Archaeology

An evening of poetry inspired by Greek and Roman sculpture, featuring:
Poet Gabriele Tinti
Actor Peter Guinness
Classicist Nigel Spivey


Like archaeological ruins [Tinti's poems] stand complete,
even as they sketch a past completeness that is, now, a far country.
Fiona Sampson (poet)


Join us for an evening celebrating the entanglements of the written word and ancient sculpture through the poetry of Gabriele Tinti. Tinti will present screenings of his works read by, amongst others, Hollywood actor Willem Dafoe and filmmaker Abel Ferrara. Following the screenings, actor Peter Guinness will perform Tinti’s work inspired by the Boxer at Rest and classicist Nigel Spivey will join Tinti for a lively discussion of how ekphrastic poetry brings the visual arts to life.

Grab a glass of wine, explore the atmospheric environs of our Cast Gallery, and enjoy this unique opportunity to experience our casts of Greek and Roman sculpture through the magical information of Tinti, 'the poet who makes statues speak' (Gino Castaldo, La Republica).



Access:
The Cast Gallery is on the first floor.
We provide step-free access via our lift. To use the lift, please call us on 01223 330402 when you arrive and we will come down and provide access.
An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.
This event is primarily seated and we can have chairs available which can be moved around the gallery.
Find out more about Museum Access.
Please contact us on 01223 330402 or email museum@classics.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility.

Cost: Free