Delights and Pitfalls of Translating and Calligraphing Japanese Poetry

Name: Delights and Pitfalls of Translating and Calligraphing Japanese Poetry
Start: 2026-06-04T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-04T20:30:00+02:00
Location: dox

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 · 18:30

dox, Prague

lecture culture

A lecture exploring the challenges and beauty of translating Japanese poetry into Czech, examining both the linguistic complexities and the calligraphic art of these traditional verses.

About the venue: dox

DOX is an independent centre for contemporary art, architecture and design in Prague's Holešovice district, opened in 2008 in a converted 19th-century industrial complex designed by architect Ivan Kroupa. Its 6,000 m² of space hosts exhibitions, lectures, discussions and performances. The venue also includes the DOX+ multifunctional hall (capacity 450–700), a café, bookstore and design shop, and a wooden airship structure on the roof.

Poupětova 793/1, 170 00 Praha 7 Get directions

Source · www.dox.cz

Delights and Pitfalls of Translating and Calligraphing Japanese Poetry

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