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Programme: 12 June - 2 December 2010
Larkin25 was a commemoration of the life and work of the poet, novelist, librarian and jazz critic Philip Larkin, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.
Larkin25 presented a unique opportunity to take a first look at Larkin, or to take another look at the life and work of this brilliant and complex man. We invited the world to participate in, and enjoy, what was a remarkable season of commemorative activities.
Larkin25 took place over 25 weeks, from 12 June - 2 December 2010
The aim was to mark this significant anniversary in a way that is worthy of both the poet and the city with which his creative and professional life is most associated. Larkin25 was a lively and diverse programme of exhibitions, events and projects inspired by Larkin’s life and work and his passionate love of poetry, music, photography and prose, engaging residents and visitors alike in a range of arts activity and cultural events.
The quality of the commemorative events was world class, worthy of a great, internationally renowned, poet and of his adopted city. Using Larkin’s artistic achievements as a catalyst, Larkin25 presented spectacular city centre celebrations, new work commissioned specifically for the festival, readings, lectures, and a high quality programme of performances and exhibitions.
Please see the project and events pages (hyperlinked) for information about the programme of projects and events that took place.
Larkin25 was a commemoration of the life and work of the poet, novelist, librarian and jazz critic Philip Larkin, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.
Larkin25 presented a unique opportunity to take a first look at Larkin, or to take another look at the life and work of this brilliant and complex man. We invited the world to participate in, and enjoy, what was a remarkable season of commemorative activities.
Larkin25 took place over 25 weeks, from 12 June - 2 December 2010
The aim was to mark this significant anniversary in a way that is worthy of both the poet and the city with which his creative and professional life is most associated. Larkin25 was a lively and diverse programme of exhibitions, events and projects inspired by Larkin’s life and work and his passionate love of poetry, music, photography and prose, engaging residents and visitors alike in a range of arts activity and cultural events.
The quality of the commemorative events was world class, worthy of a great, internationally renowned, poet and of his adopted city. Using Larkin’s artistic achievements as a catalyst, Larkin25 presented spectacular city centre celebrations, new work commissioned specifically for the festival, readings, lectures, and a high quality programme of performances and exhibitions.
Please see the project and events pages (hyperlinked) for information about the programme of projects and events that took place.