Mehmet Yaşın’s poetry and literary works will be celebrated in London on September 13th.
A series of cultural and artistic events have been organized in Cyprus, Turkey, Greece and England, which started on May 25 and will be continuing until mid-December to mark the 40th anniversary of his first poetry book, Sevgilim Ölü Asker (My Love The Dead Soldier).
Mehmet Yaşın’s works have been published in Turkish Cypriot newspapers since 1973, in Greek Cypriot newspapers since 1977, in Turkish art magazines since 1979 and in Greece, England and other cities in Europe since 1980.
Yaşın’s works have been translated into 24 languages, published as books in 11 countries and are read in 43 countries. The artist has produced projects in various artistic fields in collaboration with musicians, theater groups and film directors. His poetry installations in particular have been exhibited in France, Portugal, Brazil, Lebanon, Russia, and Cyprus, and are now part of a museum collection in Belgium.
The event in London will take place on September 13 at the Haringey Cypriot Centre. The event will feature a reading of the poet’s poems in three languages, a conversation about his work, a presentation and signing of his books. Members of the community are welcomed to join the event and celebrate the milestone together.
Event Date: Friday, September 13, 2024 Time: 19.30
Venue: Haringey Cypriot Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London N22 5HJ.
