Ian Hamilton Finlay was born on this day a century ago. His endeavour transformed my world and continues to inform the evolution of my practice. HBD IHF.

Ian Hamilton Finlay, photograph by John Stathatos, early 1980s.

Ya es hora. The perennially astonishing European Poetry Festival kicks off on the morrow. Visiting poets at the best edge of innovative literature, joining UK-based writers for a celebration of innovative poetry practice. Intriguing, engaging, joyful, moments. www.europeanpoetryfestival.com

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