24th October 2024 | |
6pm | |
Collective Architecture 13 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 1HY |
|
£5 | |
Visit the event website here | |
Follow boomsaloon.com on Instagram | |
A groundbreaking work that challenges the very fabric of what we think we know about dementia, creative thinking and the power of words, Gerald King’s In the palm of a spider’s hand is a radical act of defiance against the conventions of both literature and life. Diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s at 55, King was told he’d never work with words again. Today, his debut poetry collection not only defies that prognosis but also pushes back against the suffocating stereotypes perpetuated by mainstream media.
A former Technical Architect, King was immediately retired from work upon diagnosis. Join us at Collective Architecture for a poignant event including insights from behind the scenes of this vital debut collection, meet the author signings, readings and refreshments.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
READ MOREJoin the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.
READ MOREA lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.
READ MOREGlasgow Scribes meet during September to May to develop calligraphy skills, share ideas, promote the art of calligraphy and to meet fellow calligraphers!
READ MOREThe Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!
READ MOREThe David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.
READ MOREEd Peppitt talks about his 3,500-mile cycle ride to explore the onshore and offshore lighthouses of England and Wales as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.
READ MOREGlasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present Harlots, Rakes and Crashing China - an Accidental Introduction to 18th century ceramics and the works of William Hogarth.
READ MOREJoin curator Neil Johnson-Symington at the Riverside Musuem to hear about 80s & 90s record shops that specialised in African, Asian or Caribbean music.
READ MORE