Readings in Contemporary Poetry

At each of Dia’s Readings in Contemporary Poetry, two poets from different generations present original works or works in process. The series creates a forum for a range of new experiences and voices while exhibiting some of the patterns, lineages, and divergences present in contemporary poetry.

Readings take place at Dia:Chelsea, 535 West 22nd Street, 5th Floor, in New York City. The program is organized by poet and author Vincent Katz and Dia curator Yasmil Raymond. Books by the poets will be sold at the event, and many titles by poets in the series can be found on diabooks.org.

Past Events and Public Programs

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
John Yau and Arlo Quint
Monday, May 13, 2013, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Jerome Rothenberg and Pierre Joris
Monday, April 8, 2013, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Ron Silliman and Robert Fitterman
Monday, March 4, 2013, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Susan Howe and Kate Colby
Monday, February 11, 2013, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Laura Moriarty and Kimberly Lyons
Monday, January 14, 2013, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Norma Cole and Julian Talamantez Brolaski
Thursday, December 6, 2012, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Jim Dine and Karen Weiser
Thursday, October 18, 2012, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Judith Malina and Filip Marinovich
Thursday, September 13, 2012, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Elaine Equi and Jerome Sala
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Alan Gilbert and Paul Chan
Thursday, April 26, 2012, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Bob Holman and Thomas Fink
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Anne Waldman and Lee Ann Brown
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Tony Towle and Jennifer Moxley
Thursday, January 26, 2012, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Alice Notley and Brenda Coultas
Thursday, November 10, 2011, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Rae Armantrout and Lisa Jarnot
Thursday, October 27, 2011, 6:30pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Anselm Berrigan and John Godfrey
Thursday, September 22, 2011, 6:30 pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Michael Lally and Brenda Iijima
Thursday, April 21, 2011, 6:30pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
John Ashbery and Paolo Javier
Thursday, March 10, 2011, 6:30pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Ann Lauterbach and Paul Foster Johnson
Thursday, February 17, 2011, 6:30pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Charles Bernstein and Tim Peterson (Trace)
Thursday, December 16, 2010, 6:30pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Eileen Myles and Stacy Szymaszek
Thursday, November 18, 2010, 6:30pm

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Readings in Contemporary Poetry
Taylor Mead and John Giorno
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 6:30 pm