I Once Was Held For 1,000 Years

Tuesday 23 September 2021

This immersive poetry performance is an invitation into the written psyche of Arit Emmanuela Etukudo through her private journal entries and published poetry collection “You will be back”.

Some of the entries read during this performance are also featured in her newest work showing in the group show titled “In reality these things need to be said” at Backlit Gallery, Nottingham (6–29 August).

Image credit: Arit Emmanuela Etukudo

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