Bill Berkson's Dante Translation Paired with Oona Ratcliffe Paintings in 2009 Exhibition

From March 6 to 24, 2009, at 24 Spring Street in New York City, POETRY FOR ART presented an exhibition featuring Bill Berkson's 1982 translation of Dante, which had been revised in 2009. This literary work was coupled with paintings by Oona Ratcliffe. The event showcased newly published poetry or poetry posted online for the first time that related to, responded to, or was dedicated to contemporary artists' work displayed in New York or elsewhere at that time. The exhibition was part of a series that connected poetic and visual artistic practices. Contact information for the event was provided as 212 965 9995. The presentation highlighted the intersection between literary translation and contemporary painting within a gallery setting.