Introduction We take a retrospective look back at Croydon’s biggest ever art launch and exhibition. The Living Free Art Collective held their debut exhibition from the 6th of October to the 1st of November, with the launch party on the 7th of October. The collective is made up of (details and profiles here) Hark1karan, Vega, Alec …
Stacey Ann Chin – Spoken Word – London
Stacey Ann Chin – London – Hammer & Tongue – February 2015
Spoken Word Poetry: Aja Monet – What I’ve Learned
On my search for new inspiration I came across Aja Monet. She’s the youngest poet (so far) to have won the prestigious Nuyorican Poets Café Grand Slam Champion at the age of 19. That’s a pretty big accomplishment and she lives up to it in this visual poetry piece. I love this poem because it proves you …
What is Spoken Word Poetry? My Experience
When most people think of Spoken Word Poetry they think of dimly lit cafes full of artsy, “cultural” hippies. In my head, I always used to associate it with The Den in the tv programme Moesha (who remembers that?!) In fact, the world of Spoken Word is far more accessible to anyone than ever before …