Thurston Moore Attends Poetry Masterclass in London
Gizzi and Joseph remarkable heartfelt discussion during an evening at the Review Bookshop
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Poetry Luminaries Converge
Last night, the iconic London Review Bookshop welcomed an audience eager to hear two T.S. Eliot Prize winners—Peter Gizzi and Anthony Joseph—in conversation. The event, shared on Instagram by musician and author Thurston Joseph Michael Moore, offered what Moore called “open mind open heart elucidation and inspiration. We have work to do.” Fans of poetry and experimental music alike crowded the venue, drawn by the promise of an intimate masterclass in contemporary poetics.
Gizzi, known for his sharp, image-driven lines, and Joseph, celebrated for his fusion of Caribbean rhythms and verse, touched on craft, community and the power of language to reshape perception. Listeners praised their easy banter and incisive insights as both poets riffed on new work, influence and the state of poetry today. “It felt like witnessing two giants trading ideas in real time,” one attendee noted.
Background On Thurston Moore
Thurston Moore—best known as co-founder of alternative rock pioneers Sonic Youth—has long bridged music and the written word. His 2019 memoir explored life on the road, collaborations with visual artists and his own experiments in noise and prose. Over the past decade, Moore has participated in literary events across Europe, often spotlighting underrepresented voices in both poetry and experimental music circles.
On his Instagram feed, Moore frequently shares snapshots from salons and reading series. This latest post captures Gizzi and Joseph mid-discussion under warm, low lighting. By amplifying the poets’ dialogue, Moore underscored his commitment to cross-disciplinary exchange and his belief that creative practice thrives when artists in different fields connect.
Upcoming Memoir Spanish Edition
Beyond tonight’s masterclass, Moore’s own story is set to reach a new audience. In a recent Instagram update from Barcelona-based Editorial Contra, he announced the first Spanish translation of his autobiography will go on sale May 28. The post reads, in Spanish: “La editorial barcelonesa @editorialcontra anunció la publicación de la primera traducción al castellano de la autobiografía de @thurstonmoore58, quien es uno de los cofundadores de @sonicyouth_official y amo del ruido amigable. El libro sale a la venta el 28 de mayo.”
This edition promises to introduce Moore’s memoir to Spanish-speaking readers for the first time, complete with new forewords and archival photos. Fans can preorder through independent booksellers or directly via Editorial Contra’s website.
Moore’s engagement with both the poetic and musical worlds reflects a decades-long drive to explore the spaces between sound and sense. Whether posting clips of free jazz sessions at Café Oto or writing liner notes for emerging poets, he continues to champion collaboration and dialogue.
As the evening wound down at the Review Bookshop, Gizzi and Joseph received a standing ovation. For Moore and his followers online, the event marked another chapter in a career that refuses to be siloed. From white-hot guitar feedback to hushed bookshop readings, his lens remains fixed on the spark that ignites creativity across disciplines.
In the days ahead, attendees and Instagram followers alike will no doubt revisit Moore’s post—and count down to the Spanish-language release of his own literary work. Until then, poets and musicians will keep gathering, reminding us that open minds and open hearts are never out of style.
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