A poem by Michelangelo beginning 'La forza d'un bel viso a che mi sprona', part of the next series of Poems on the Underground, will be previewed on the 25 May at the British Museum during a lecture on Michelangelo's poetry by Poet James Fenton.

The next series of Poems on the Underground will be on display on Tube trains from 29 May.

Judith Chernaik, founder of Poems of the Underground; Tamsin Dillon, Head of Platform for Art, which supports Poems on the Underground; Hugo Chapman, Curator of the major exhibition 'Michelangelo Drawings: Closer to the Master; and Poet James Fenton will take part in the launch to unveil and discuss a lesser known aspect of Michelangelo's artistic activities: his poetry.

Photo call: You are invited to send a reporter and photographer to the launch
Time/date: 16:30 to 17:30, Thursday 25 May 2006
Venue: British Museum

Please note that press passes must be issued for access to be granted to the lecture hall; if you wish to attend please contact:

Albanne Spyrou
Press Officer
Email: albannespyrou@tfl.gov.uk
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