Meet the Writer: Anne Carson

Anne Carson is one of the most influential voices in contemporary English-language poetry. The Canadian poet is known for modern classics such as Autobiography of Red, The Beauty of the Husband, and Wrong Norma. During a unique evening at Bozar, Carson will perform her sonnet cycle Possessive Used as Drink (Me): A Lecture on Pronouns, which explores the relationship between language, pronouns, and gender identity. This rare performance combines poetry, audiovisual art, dance, and music, creating a rich, interdisciplinary experience.

The performance will feature a.o.  the visual artist Robert Currie, a close collaborator of Carson for decades, the Icelandic dancer Inga Huld Hákonardóttir​​​​​​​, and the English artist James Merry, renowned for his embroidery art and creating the masks for Björk. The evening will conclude with a conversation between Anne Carson and the performers, which will be moderated by writer and journalist Annelies Beck.