Poetry: Srikanth Reddy
HAMMER | 7:30 p.m., Hammer Museum
Srikanth Reddy, author of Voyager—named one of the best poetry books of 2011 by the New Yorker, The Believer, and NPR—works across a broad paradigm of Asian American, diasporic, and transnational poetics. He is the author of two other books of poetry and a book of literary criticism. He is interim chair of Creative Writing and Poetics at the University of Chicago.
Coffee, tea and, book signing with the author to follow.
Readings are organized and hosted by poet, critic, and UCLA professor of English emeritus Stephen Yenser. Cosponsored by the UCLA Department of English, the Friends of English, and the UCLA Department of Cultural and Recreational Affairs.
More detailed information is available on the Hammer Museum website.
Event Date: Thursday, Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater
Price: Free*
*Tickets are available at the Box Office one hour before the program on a first come, first served basis following member ticketing. Early arrival is recommended.
The Hammer is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village, three blocks east of the 405 freeway’s Wilshire exit.
Parking is available under the museum.