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Poeta con fuertes convicciones políticas y pacifistas, abogó por los homosexuales y por la despenalización de las drogas, fundó el Poliphonix, importante festival de poesía y fue finalista del Premio Pulitzer y medalla de oro del “National Arts Club”. Su obra principal es “Aullido.

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A partir de 1960, Allen Ginsberg abandonó Estados Unidos y se dedicó a viajar por todo el mundo para recitar sus poemas, como un auténtico aedo, con barba de profeta, y trabajando en lo que se terciara; su presencia estuvo a menudo ligada al escándalo (en 1966, por ejemplo, fue expulsado de Polonia al publicarse su diario secreto). En 1963 apareció su tercer libro de poemas, Sándwiches de realidad, al que siguieron nuevos títulos, como Planet news (1968) y La caída de América (1972); en 1984 se publicó el volumen Collected Poems, 1947-1980, recopilación de su obra.

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Get your first look at the new Night Lights of Singapore Night Festival 2018!

Night Lights 2018

Singapore Night Festival is back again with a nine nights of light installations (17-25 August) and three consecutive nights of performances (23-25 Aug) to close off the event on a high.

With this year's theme, Bring On The Night, the festival features art installations that are more participatory than past editions, allowing visitors to feel more immersed and engaged in the art.

The festival is spread across 5 zones in the Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct and the Night Lights will be open from 7:30PM - 12:00AM. Do take note that bag checks will be conducted at Zones 3 and 4 (Cathay Green and SMU Campus Green) this year, so you are advised to only bring small bags, or no bags if you wish to visit the Ember Rain installation and Festival Village area.

Aquatic Dream (by Lekker Design and Auditoire)

Start your journey into the light from the National Museum of Singapore and discover Aquatic Dream, a walkthrough installation about the mysterious oceans.

Ember Rain (by Starlight Alchemy)

Pedal on a bicycle to make fiery sparks dance and fly at Ember Rain in Cathay Green.

The Search (by The Search Party, SUTD)

Go on The Search - an ephemeral journey around Singapore as you float with paper planes.

A tip from the creators: The light and music sequence takes place in the first and last scenes, then the middle space. Once the lights take pause, you should already move on, because there is likely a huge queue of people waiting behind you!

The Search is located at the National Design Centre's Design Gallery 1, where the popular Phosphene was installed last year. Both works were designed by students from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Expect long wait times as the capacity for this installation is very small.

Odyssey (by Arnaud Pottier & Thimothée Mironneau)

Journey through time and space at Odyssey, this year's epic projection mapping installation at the Singapore Art Museum.

Graffiti Alive (by Arup)

Walk down the Alley of Armenian Street and witness Graffiti Alive.

Due to road works, Armenian Street is closed for pedestrians if you're strolling from Stamford Road and Fort Canning Link, so you'll need to walk along a tiny corridor below the shophouses or go through SMU School of Law.

Pulse (by Galina Mihaleva, Hedren Sum, Pataranutaporn, Kathrin Albers, Audrey Ng)

Explore a floating digital 'playground' of Pulse at the garden behind Armenian Church.

Hyperbands (by kopI/O)

Marvel at a dynamic ribbon of light at Hyperbands, as you walk past the LTA Walkway next to SMRT HQ.

Before The Word (by Pierre Ranzini and Cristina Di Pasqual)

Before The Word lets you make its giant letters come alive when you hover your hand over a mysterious control panel. See this playful installation at CHIJMES.

Orbit (by LiteWerkz x 3M)

Walk through a glittering galaxy of Orbit at Dhoby Ghaut Green, where you can touch, spin and even take flash photos of these spheres for special photo effects.

The Leap of Faith (by Teng Kai Wei)

Jump away from your problems at The Leap of Faith outside The Cathay, in this beautifully lit world of hexagons.

World of WearableArt

Be mesmerised by a World of WearableArt at the Atrium of the National Design Centre. Hundreds of fashion designers take part in this international design competition every year, and the eight finalist garments featured in this space were curated from the past three decades.

Video: Night Lights 2018

What do you think of this year's festival lights?

Singapore Night Festival 2018 - Bring On The Night

Night Lights - Art Installations
17 - 25 August 2018
7:30PM ~ 12:00AM
Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct Free Admission
Performance Nights (Shows)
23 - 25 August 2018
For a full list of night lights and upcoming performances, visit the Singapore Night Festival 2018 website.
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GINSBERG PERTENECIO A LA GENERACIÓN BEAT.

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GINSBERG PERTENECIO A LA GENERACIÓN BEAT.

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La Generación Beat es un movimiento cultual y literario formado por un grupo de amigos escritores estadounidenses durante fines de los años 40’s y durante la década del cincuenta,  que marcaron una ruptura muy importante en como se estaba desarrollando la literatura en Estados Unidos, debido a sus importantes denuncias frente a lo que ellos consideraban las hipocresías del sistema.El nombre del movimiento tiene su origen en la expresión beat down, que significa ‘cansado’, ‘abatido’ o ‘desanimado’, ya que se caracterizaron por ser una generación pesimista debido al descontento que tenían con una sociedad en apariencia perfecta pero en el fondo viciada por el sistema de consumo y unos valores con los que ellos no se identificaban.

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Poeta estadounidense. Era hijo de un profesor de inglés y de una maestra de escuela rusa, que permaneció internada durante años en un frenopático. Pasó por la Columbia University, de la que fue expulsado junto con otros compañeros como Jack Kerouac o William Burroughs. Los tres constituyeron el núcleo fundamental del llamado movimiento beat (beat generation), que rompió con la estética académica y llevó a cabo una auténtica revolución cultural claramente marcada por su denuncia del sistema de vida estadounidense.

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La publicación del poema Aullido (Howl, 1956), de Ginsberg, fue el detonante que consolidó la poesía beat y le dio forma concreta, basada en un ritmo muy acentuado, con influencias del jazz, que, en una asimilación ya total de las técnicas vanguardistas y un retorno a cierta concepción romántica, refleja un universo personal hecho de imágenes que muchas veces convierten el poema en una especie de canto salmódico de gran fuerza expresiva. Verdadero alegato beat, Aullido es un canto a la locura y a su lucidez, y una protesta contra la sociedad mecanizada y materialista.

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Moloch lo asocia con la guerra, el capitalismo, el gobierno, la cultura del momento, es un monstruo inhumano que mata la juventud y el amor. Y finalmente en la tercera parte habla sobre Carl Salomon en Rockland con un humor muy peculiar que nos ayuda a entender los acontecimientos que ocurren.

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Otra gran creación de Ginsberg es el largo poema dedicado a su madre, Kaddish (1961), una confesión personal, casi catártica. Acompañando estos dos poemas, publicó algunas canciones de metro más corto y expresión más simple, con títulos tan populares como El peso del mundo es amor.

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From heritage tours to a garden of singing bird cages, there's nowhere quite as inspiring as Singapore's trendy Tiong Bahru neighbourhood.

Tiong Bahru may be Singapore's oldest housing estate, but it is also one of the more interesting residential neighbourhoods to visit. With a mix of unique architecture, quirky boutiques, and good old-fashioned traditions and food, here's our list of the top 10 things to do in Tiong Bahru.

Appreciate the art deco architecture

Singapore is filled with towering blocks of flats better known as Housing Development Board (HDB) or government housing. You will notice that the low blocks found in Tiong Bahru are unique and unlike any other in Singapore. These were some of the first blocks constructed in the 1930s, inspired by the popular art deco movement of the time, with great attention paid to the lines and detail, unlike the more cookie-cutter shapes built in the following years. Look out for rounded corners, external spiral staircases and porthole windows - all favourites of snap-happy photographers.

Take your own heritage tour

Did you know that Tiong Bahru actually translates into 'new cemetery'? This is because the area used to be a swampy burial ground. Take the time to get lost in this little neighbourhood and see what surprises you can uncover - like one of the last remaining World War II air raid shelters. There are also free guided walking tours conducted by volunteers who live in the estate, usually on the first weekend of each month. If you'd rather wander around on your own, here is a free heritage walking tour map of Tiong Bahru created by the National Heritage Board.

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Go mural hunting

Take a closer look around corners and up on the walls of the Tiong Bahru neighbourhood to find some artistic treasures. Local heritage lover Yip Yew Chong, who grew up in Tiong Bahru, has three murals scattered around, depicting some of his memories of days gone past. Animal photographer Ernest Goh once had a series of chicken fish pasted on the walls, though these days only a family of three goats can still be seen around Tiong Bahru Market, where you can also spot a colourful peacock and its tail feather on the inner air well by Australian artist Makatron.

Immerse yourself in Singaporean literature

Pick up books by Singaporean authors and poets in some of the best local, indie bookshops found in Tiong Bahru. BooksActually is a huge supporter of Singaporean writers, with a whole slew of local literature and poetry titles. For the more visually inclined, Woods in the Books is a picture-book heaven for kids and adults alike, with a generous selection of children's books and graphic novels.

Indulge in some nostalgia

One favourite past-time of the Tiong Bahru's older generations is to hang up their bird cages and enjoy the singing from this elevated aviary while catching up with friends. Sadly this practice is less prevalent today, with the designated Bird Singing Corner near Link Hotel eerily emptier than it used to be. Swing by the 90-year-old Qi Tian Gong temple dedicated to the monkey god Sun Wu Kong, or for something a little more fun pop by Tiong Bahru Adventure Playground - one of the few sand playgrounds left in Singapore.

Sadly, there aren't many birds singing in this corner these days | © Jnzl / Flickr

Go cafe hopping

Tiong Bahru is a hipster haven of cafes that are perfect to grab a cuppa and have a leisurely brunch. Ready your cameras and be prepared for an onslaught of Instagramming patrons. Perennial favourites include the flagship Plain Vanilla Bakery and its delicious cupcakes, the stellar coffee at Forty Hands and the croissants of Tiong Bahru Bakery. But there are plenty of cafe options available, as well as restaurants for more substantial meals.

Do a local food crawl

The level above Tiong Bahru wet market is home to a sprawling hawker centre, home to several hawker food stalls that have been given the Michelin Bib Gourmand and The Plate awards - just look for the long queues. A local favourite is Jian Bo Shui Kueh, with its steamed rice cakes topped with diced preserved radish and a dollop of chilli - excellent for a very Singaporean snack. Other gems in the area include Loo's Hainanese Curry Rice along Seng Poh Road, and Sin Hoi Sai - the oldest restaurant in Tiong Bahru serving up delicious home-cooked zi char-style seafood.

Shui Kueh or Chwee Kueh is a popular dish at Tiong Bahru Food Centre | © Instant Replay / Flickr

Check out indie boutiques

You won't find popular brands in the alleyways of Tiong Bahru, so be on the lookout for cute indie boutiques showcasing curated fashion and quirky retail concepts. Check out Nana & Bird, which stocks local and international designers, then get your fill of nostalgic tunes over at vinyl record shop Curated Records. Afterwards, pick up some lovely flower bouquets at One Olive.

Chill out at night

Look out for some surprises in Tiong Bahru's streets when the sun goes down.Bincho @ Hua Bee is a traditional mee pok noodle stall in the day that turns into a hip yakitori joint by night, complete with a secret bar entrance near the back. Also popular is Coq & Balls, a cheekily named gastrobar with a healthy selection of alcohol, and so is Lin Rooftop Bar, which offers a great view with your cocktails on the roof of Link Hotel.

Support traditional businesses

While the hipsters may have invaded Tiong Bahru, there is a number of small traditional businesses that are worth checking out. Get your furniture upholstered at Yong Huat Upholstery on Seng Poh Lane, or look out for the lady offering shoe repair out of her house window at Moh Guan Terrace. Pin Pin Piau Kay & Co is a pokey looking provision shop that sells an eclectic mix of stuff, including quinoa and balsamic vinegar amidst its household items, while the Tiong Bahru market on level 1 still feels like a trip back in time.

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A fines de la década pasada, Allen enseñó en la Universidad Columbia y a principios de esta en el Brooklyn College. Indudablemente, el sistema esperaba que en el invierno de su vida se calmara y se tranquilizara. Sin embargo, siguió arremetiendo contra el sistema y todo lo que representa. Sus últimas obras atacaron la política de crueldad, la guerra contra los pobres y las mentiras e hipocresía de la clase dominante. Trabajó con Ed Sanders para agregarle nuevos versos al himno tradicional religioso "Amazing Grace" sobre la situación de los sin techo. Allen sabía a ciencia cierta que los mandamases de este país son "gente que se dice cristiana pero que odia a los pobres" y que demuestran una "inteligencia satánica" para atacar a los pobres. A principios de 1995, Allen escribió una potente respuesta a Newt Gingrich y el Contrato con América de los republicanos. El poema, titulado "Balada de esqueletos", contiene las siguientes estrofas: "Dijo el esqueleto militar/Compra bombas estrellas/Dijo el esqueleto de clase alta/Mata de hambre a madres solteras/Dijo el esqueleto subdesarrollado/Envíame arroz/Dijo el esqueleto de las naciones desarrolladas/Vende tus huesos para hacer dados". Luego grabó la "Balada de los esqueletos" con Philip Glass y Paul McCartney, y recorrió el mundo. El director de cine Gus Van Sant hizo una poderosa grabación de la obra que estuvo entre los videos favoritos de MTV y que después se presentó en el Festival de Cine Sundance.

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Tuvo una participación activa en los grupos que se opusieron a la guerra en Vietnam, se asoció al Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles y dio su apoyo a todas las organizaciones defensoras de la libertad de expresión. Es reconocido además como uno de los padres espirituales del Flower Power y del hippismo, movimientos sociales que se extendieron por el mundo entero. Las minorías étnicas, sexuales y religiosas hallaron en él una voz solidaria dispuesta a hacer del compromiso una razón de vida. Fue arrestado en varias ocasiones por encabezar marchas de protesta de toda índole.