An Evening of Short Stories with Ben Okri
Friday 26 February 2016 6.30 - 7.30pm
The Reynolds Room, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts
£16 (includes exhibition ticket). £12 (without exhibition ticket). Concessions available.
Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse
The RA and Pin Drop welcome Booker Prize-winning author Ben Okri for an evening of short fiction and storytelling inspired by the exhibition ‘Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse’.
Ben Okri has published eight novels, including The Famished Road and Starbook, as well as collections of poetry, short stories and essays. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and has been awarded an OBE as well as numerous international prizes, including the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Africa, the Aga Khan Prize for Fiction and the Chianti Rufino-Antico Fattore.
In this special event, Okri will read one of his own short stories, followed by an audience Q&A. A drinks reception follows this event, where Okri’s books will be available for sale, and ticket holders are entitled to one complimentary drink.
The RA presents this magical and immersive experience in partnership with Pin Drop, a unique initiative that communicates the unforgettable power of storytelling.