11 April,
Panel /
Arts in Action: On Translation with Keith Payne and the University Translator in Residence, Astrid Huisman
Friday, 11 April 2025, 1:00pm
Bank of Ireland Theatre, O’Donoghue Centre, University of Galway / Free - Book Tickets
Book NowAs part of the Arts in Action series, we welcome Keith Payne and the University Translator in Residence, Astrid Huisman, in conversation with Lorna Shaughnessy.
Literary translation allows us to experience an ever-increasing range of literary works from all around the world. Is it a tool, another art form, or something different altogether? Join Keith, Astrid and Lorna as they discuss the craft, the process and the business of translating.
In association with the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, University of Galway and Arts in Action
Keith Payne is the author of ten collections of poetry in translation and original poetry, most recently Savage Acres from Dedalus Press (April, 2025) and Building the Boat (Badly Made Books, 2023), as featured on BBC Radio 3’s The Essay. Whales and Whales, from the Galician of Luisa Castro, was published by Skein Press in April 2024. He is curator of the Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill Poetry Exchange Ireland/Galicia. He shares his time between Ireland and Galicia.
Astrid Huisman is a freelance Dutch translator and editor specialising in contemporary English-language literary fiction, non-fiction and poetry. She has translated works by award-winning authors such as Eve Babitz, Evie Wyld, Deborah Levy, Patti Smith, Sinéad Gleeson, and Jesmyn Ward.
As a dedicated mentor, Astrid is happy to share her knowledge, passion and expertise with emerging
literary translators, focusing on inclusion and empowerment.
She is currently exploring creative
writing and podcasting, and also works as a social entrepreneur organising community-building
events.
