Latest updates from the Global Blake Network

New Speakers for the Global Blake: In Conversation series

Alexander Regier discusses a replica Blake press at Rice University, and Jason Whittaker considers the artist's influence on Alasdair Gray

Rice University is the only place in North America where you can find an authentic, functional replica of the star-wheel copper-plate rolling press that famous Romantic poet and artist William Blake used to produce his masterworks. Alexander Regier will tell its story on 11 March, 2024 at 19.00-20.00.

At the time of his death in 2019, the novelist and artist Alasdair Gray was widely lauded as a Scottish William Blake. Jason Whittaker will trace the influence of William Blake on the author of novels such as Poor Things and Lanark: A Life in 4 Books on 8 April, 2024 at 19.00-20.00.

Times given are London-standard time (GMT/BST).

All Global Blake Events are free via Zoom. To register, please go to globalblake.com/events/

What's On with William Blake

Want to find out more about international events on the life, work and reception of William Blake?

We've added a What's On listing that will keep you up to date with what's happening around the world. Be sure to visit globalblake.com/whats-on/

Other news from the Global Blake Network

On the Global Blake website, you'll find details of latest publications and events including:

William Blake's Universe - a new exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
New journals and books including the Winter edition of Blake, An Illustrated Quarterly
Talks and events as part of The Blake Society

To keep abreast of news and information on William Blake, go to globalblake.com/news/

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