The City of Asylum will host "International Poetry Forum Presents: Kimiko Hahn " on January 5.
City of Asylum welcomes Kimiko Hahn, winner of the 2023 Ruth Lilly Prize, for a reading and discussion of the influence haiku poet Matsuo Bashō has had on her work, particularly The Narrow Road to the Interior. Matsuo Bashō is recognized as the greatest master of Haiku, legitimizing the art form and paving the way for poets like Kimiko Hahn to carry on and expand upon his legacy.The free event runs from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at Alphabet City (map), and tickets are available online.
