Curated and hosted by Kent-based Phoetrystra (Photo Poet) Michi Masumi.
The evening will be an exploration into how art and poetry capture and critique the British Empire’s influence and legacy. During the evening Michi will read poetry showcasing diverse voices and experiences; present an overview of the British Empire and its global impact, its rise and fall and its lingering effects in contemporary times; and host an open-floor Q&A.
There will also be art and books on Empire to explore at your own pace, and a signal flags exhibition by resident studio-holder Dan Thompson – the flags were originally commissioned by Estuary Festival and flown at Tilbury, to mark the spot the SS Empire Windrush docked.