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Austrian poet and writer Peter Waterhouse explores the concept of time, poetry, and the art of being. Known for his contemplative and philosophical approach, Waterhouse reflects on how the creative process often occurs in moments of stillness and presence, rather than in perpetual motion. Poetry, Peter Waterhouse explains, exists both on the page and within the reader: “There are two places at least… but probably everywhere: on the beach, in the water, in museums, in hospitals, in books.” The idea of poetry as limitless echoes throughout the discussion, as he reflects on its capacity to be everywhere, asking the world itself, “Are you poetry?” Through personal anecdotes, Waterhouse also reflects on identity, memory, and his childhood experience of vast distances: “I was afraid the world was too big”, he says. Being the son of an English diplomat and an Austrian mother, the name Peter Waterhouse often caused problems: “Sometimes I felt ashamed of the name because to me it sounded wrong. Either water or house doesn't really go together.” The conversation shifts to time, sparked by Waterhouse’s experience with William Kentridge’s installation ‘The Refusal of Time’. Grappling with the concept, he muses, “Time is sort of mixed and confused and doesn’t know what it’s doing… Maybe some people are trying to help time to stop doing this and to be.” For Waterhouse, the role of poetry, and perhaps humanity, lies in helping time extract itself from its confusion, allowing it to simply exist. Waterhouse also offers an intriguing meditation on bees, their ceaseless labor, and their future-oriented nature: “I worry about them because they’re flying all the time. They never sit… They are directed towards the future. They know the future is promising something dangerous.” He contrasts their industriousness with the importance of stopping, observing, and living in the present: “Everything is there already. There’s not so much need to do so much.” A profound observation lies at the heart of Waterhouse’s reflections: “Being is a great activity. To be is very active.” This notion of active stillness resonates as a counterpoint to the hurried, forward-moving demands of modern life. Peter Waterhouse also engages with the ideas of Danish poet Inger Christensen and others, emphasizing the importance of imperfection in art and life: “The present moment is part of eternity. Eternity has nothing to do with the future.” Peter Waterhouse (b. 1956, Berlin) is an acclaimed Austrian poet, translator, and essayist. Renowned for his reflective and multi-lingual works, Waterhouse bridges literature and philosophy, often exploring themes of language, time, and existence. He studied German and English literature at the University of Vienna and later in Los Angeles, where he completed a PhD on Paul Celan. Peter Waterhouse is also the founder of the exceptional translation collective Versatorium at the Univerisity of Vienna. He has received several prestigious literary awards, including the Erich Fried Prize and the Hermann Lenz Prize. Danish poet Morten Søndergaard interviewed Peter Waterhouse in connection with the Louisiana Literature festival in August 2024 at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Camera: Rasmus Quistgaard Edit: Signe Boe Pedersen Produced by Christian Lund Copyright: Louisiana Channel, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2024 Louisiana Channel is supported by Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond, Ny Carlsbergfondet, and C.L. Davids Fond og Samling. This film is supported by Dreyersfond and Fritz Hansen. Subscribe to our channel for more videos on literature:    / thelouisianachannel   FOLLOW US HERE: Website: http://channel.louisiana.dk Instagram:   / louisianachannel   Facebook:   / louisianachannel