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Episode 73 is a continuation of Bloomsweek as Fender Jackson interrogates an unsuspecting Jo Hamill just as she completes the installation of her ‘Gutter Words:.

73. Jo Hamill: Gutter Words

14 June 2024


About This Episode

Episode 73 is a continuation of Bloomsweek as Fender Jackson interrogates an unsuspecting Jo Hamill just as she completes the installation of her ‘Gutter Words: Art Exhibition’ in the James Joyce Centre in this unusually short publication. Jo is an artist, graphic designer and the Head of Art & Design in the Leeds School of Arts at Leeds Beckett University. Conversation includes introductions; North Yorkshire; what is ‘Gutter Words’; what are “gutter” words; the history of the project as well

Jo Hamill

Jo Hamill is an Irish writer, editor, and literary activist, best known as the founder of the Gutter Words spoken-word platform.

Her work supports emerging voices and promotes live literature and performance.

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