On a human scale
Slam poetry workshop 13 January - 13 February 2024
Today’s world is on a human scale. Without even realising it, the world of work, cities and culture have become ‘masculine neutral’. To question this condition, the resulting privileges, and build a more equal world, this neutrality must be deconstructed and new narratives found. The process of finding them passes through words: by listening to men described by men and men described by women. Who are men today? How do they tell their stories? How do they relate to those who identify as female? What are their relationships with power, friendship and love? How can you portray all this with poetry? Slam poetry, as a challenge to draw on one’s own biography to resonate with the world around us, with its invitation to power and vulnerability, can become a tool for finding answers to these questions.
In collaboration with Lorenzo Maragoni
When booking the first event, registration will be valid for the entire duration of the course.
What is slam poetry
- Saturday 13 January 2024 at 10:30 - 12:30
Introduction to slam poetry: examples through texts and videos, writing exercises and indications for composing a first poem.
The representation of the masculine in poetry and the media
- Saturday 20 January 2024 at 10:30 - 12:30
Reading of poems and examples of performances that address gender issues. Speech by **The Raw Psychologist** with examples of representation of masculinity in the media. Reading of the first poem, feedback and directions for the second poem that addresses the theme of masculinity.
With **The Raw Psychologist**
Masculinity today
- Saturday 27 January 2024 at 10:30 - 12:30
Speech by **Claudio Nader** on masculinity and the concept of ''masculine neutral''. Group feedback to improve the poems and suggestions for adjustments to the poems for the last meeting.
With **Claudio Nader** of **Osservatorio Maschile**
Preparation for the final performance
- Saturday 10 February 2024 at 10:30 - 12:30
Review of pieces for the final performance. Focus on performance: gesture and voice, rhythm and relationship with the audience.
