Limelight Poetry
About Us
Limelight Poetry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting world poetry, founded in 2024 in New York City by poet Wang Yin. It invites outstanding poets and artists from around the world to share their work in various forms, with the goal of showcasing poetry in underrepresented languages. Drawing on the city's rich cultural resources, Limelight Poetry connects poetry with other art forms, fostering a global exchange of poetic expression. It welcomes audiences into a vibrant and inspiring world of poetry, music, and beyond.
Our Mission
At Limelight Poetry, we are committed to revolutionizing the world of poetry by:
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Breaking down cultural barriers and decentralizing the poetry landscape, moving beyond the traditional dominance of English-language poetry.
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Pioneering innovative and experimental modes of poetry presentation, redefining the multifaceted expressions of poetic art, and reestablishing poetry's significant role in global culture.
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Fostering a vibrant international community where poets from diverse backgrounds can connect, collaborate, and showcase their work, with a particular focus on promoting poetry in lesser-known languages.
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Nurturing emerging talent by providing substantial support to young poets and inspiring a new generation to engage with and appreciate the art of poetry.
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Offering expert interpretation and analysis to poetry enthusiasts, bridging cultural divides and inspiring creators from varied backgrounds to produce exceptional poetic works.
Through these efforts, Limelight Poetry aims to create a more inclusive, dynamic, and globally representative poetry scene that celebrates diversity, innovation, and the universal power of poetic expression.
History
These poetry projects were curated and produced by Limelight Poetry


Poetry Comes to the Museum
Shanghai, 2012–present
Launched in 2012, Poetry Comes to the Museum is China’s pioneering public program that integrates poetry and visual art within museum spaces. Over the years, it has hosted nearly 100 events, featuring 90 poets from around the world.

Shanghai branch of the International Poetry Nights in Hong Kong
Shanghai, 2024
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Saturday Poetry
Brooklyn Public Library, New York, 2024
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New Year's Pampas Grass Poetry Music Theater
Shenzhen, 2020
This groundbreaking performance seamlessly integrated poetry, music, visual art, and performance art. Featuring six mobile stages, it invited artists to improvise freely and push beyond traditional boundaries. The event challenged conventional notions of poetry and art, delivering a distinctive and immersive multidisciplinary experience for the audience.



1862 Spring Poetry Music Theater
Shanghai, 2019
This event brought together 20 poets and musicians from eight countries and regions for three performances of the 1862 Spring Poetry Music Theater in Shanghai. The shows attracted nearly 2,000 attendees, with an impressive average occupancy rate of over 90%. A single performance reached nearly 100,000 viewers through online streaming.
Core Team
Board of Advisor
Board member
Work Team
Previous Collaborators
Aleš Šteger
Shuntarō Tanikawa
Jan Erik Vold
Colm Tóibín
Simon Armitage
Bei Dao
Terrance Hayes
Harry Clifton
Gérard Macé
Zhai Yongming
Ron Winkler
Mutsuo Takahashi
Gerður Kristný
Tomasz Różycki
Jeffrey Yang
Adam Foulds
Athena Farrokhzad
Forrest Gander
Yvon Le Men
Lucy Dougan
Magnus William-Olsson
Yolanda Castano
Eliot Weinberger
Adonis
Alexander Gumz
Victoria Chang
Juan Arabia
Tim Lilburn
Nikola Madžirov
Jenny Xie
Pierre Joris
Aku Wuwu
Patricio Ferrari
Francesca Cricelli
Maxim Amelin
Víctor Rodríguez Núñez
Fredrik Stenhjem Hagen
Fernando Pinto do Amaral
Daniel Calabrese
Koike Masayo


