Workshop reportaj poetic: Come uno stormo in viaggio

Franca Mancinelli, an internationally renowned Italian poet and writer, will be the guest of the Italian Cultural Institute and the curators of Jazz Roots Poetry Series for an artistic residency dedicated to rediscovering the city of Bucharest.

During her stay, Franca will explore the city through specially designed itineraries to discover both the iconic neighbourhoods and the less explored ones of Bucharest. The residency includes a  writing and city-vision workshop led by the poet. Participants will join this pilgrimage through a selected itinerary, testing its visionary potential. Throughout the journey, with suggestions for observation and note-taking, the workshop will offer an opportunity to re-imagine familiar places, viewing them with fresh eyes, from an unexpected mapping perspective, from above, 'like a flock in motion.'

Author of four poetry books, including Libretto di transito (2018) and Tutti gli occhi che ho aperto (2020), winner of the Europa in versi 2021 and San Vito al Tagliamento 2022/2023 awards, Franca Mancinelli's works have been translated into over fifteen languages and published in full in English thanks to John Taylor's translations. Known for her poetic reportage experiences, such as the one on the refugee crisis in the Balkans, culminating in the book Come tradurre la neve (Nottetempo, 2019), and for her participation in international projects such as Chair Poet in Residence in Kolkata, Franca Mancinelli is a prominent figure in the contemporary poetic landscape.

Meeting point: Intr. Vladimir Streinu 10
Saturday, October 26, 
Time: 12 PM
Duration: 5 hours
Changes in the schedule may occur due to unfavorable weather conditions. In such cases, changes will be announced, and ticket prices can be refunded upon request.
For more info about the event: jazzrootsbucharest@gmail.com