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Blake Awakes: Reinvention, Revival and Rylands Collections

Dates:1 May 2018
Times:All day
What is it:Workshop
Organiser:John Rylands Research Institute
How much:FREE
Who is it for:University staff, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public
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Blake Awakes: Reinvention, Revival and Rylands Collections

1 May, 1-5pm, The Christie Room, The John Rylands Library

This workshop will explore some of the ways in which the artistic vision of William Blake has been reimagined and reinvented in British art and culture, with a special focus on material held at the John Rylands Library.

Hosted by the John Rylands Research Institute, the event builds on previous Blake projects at the John Rylands Library, including the exhibition Burning Bright: William Blake and the Art and Craft of the Book, which explored Blake’s own work as a commercial engraver, and his legacy in the world of the book in the century after his death.

This workshop spotlights other themes relating to Blake and his legacy in material held at the John Rylands Library as part of continuing efforts to unlock Blakean materials in the collections. Topics include Blake himself as a re-inventor in his designs for Edward Young’s Night Thoughts(1795-97); reinventing Blake’s Songs in editions of the poems held in Rylands collections; and Blake and counter-culture, represented in modern literary archives held at the Library.

The event is free to attend, and open to all. Booking is essential as places are limited. This event is funded by the John Rylands Research Institute.

Full details and booking via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blake-awakes-reinvention-revival-and-rylands-collections-tickets-44367986843?utm_term=eventname_text

This workshop is funded through a JRRI events grant.

Price: FREE

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