Poem Phone
Introducing the Poem Phone, inspired by John Giorno’s 1968 Dial-a-Poem project, with technology from wonderfoon
Fall into the magical world of spoken word poetry, transmitted through our vintage rotary phone.
Simply dial a number and hear a love poem, read by the poet.
The Poem Phone was developed by The Salons, for Poetry Sydney’s Vessels of Love 2024: love in transmission.
The Poem Phone has featured spoken word recordings by our love in transmission poets —
The Poem Phone made its debut in the bookstacks of Gleebooks for Valentine’s Day week February 2024. Then it came out to play at the Knox St Bar, Chippendale, launching the exhibition program developed by partners Poetry Sydney and Knox St Bar. The curated monthly program continues to present artists and poets through its very own Poem Phone and street window Poetry Gallery.
Would you like a curated Poem Phone for your event or venue?
The Poem Phone is perfectly suited to those under-utilised corners, transitional spaces and quiet alcoves.
TECHNICAL
Hardware: rotary telephone, USB cable with 240V adapter, A3 framed instruction poster
Software: internal SD card for audio files in mp3 format
Dimensions: W 20cm H 12cm D 20cm
Power: 1 x 240V power outlet
Branding: customised label available
PLACEMENT
The Poem Phone is suitable for indoor or undercover use, best placed in a low traffic area, in a booth or on a table, bar or bookshelf.
The Poem Phone can be used from a seated or standing position according to installation.
OPERATION
Patrons: instructions are provided in a free-standing A3 framed poster beside the phone
Venue: operational instructions provided during installation