Ferlinghetti: Lyrical and Political Paintings by San Francisco's Poet Laureate, Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Ferlinghetti: Lyrical and Political Paintings by San Francisco's Poet Laureate, Lawrence Ferlinghetti includes published and unpublished materials that document Ferlinghetti’s career as a poet, artist, publisher, bookseller, teacher, friend of libraries, and champion of intellectual freedom.
About the Artist
Lawrence Ferlinghetti (1919-2021) was a San Francisco poet, painter, and activist, known for being San Francisco’s first poet laureate, and co-founder of City Lights Booksellers & Publishers. In addition to his literary career, he painted for 60 years.
Events
A Conversation with Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Sunday, December 6, 3:00pm
Gleeson Library/Geschke Center