The Six Gallery Reading

The Six Gallery Reading was a historic poetry event held in San Francisco on October 7, 1955, organized by Allen Ginsberg, who was introducing his poem "Howl." It marked a significant moment in the Beat Generation's emergence, showcasing experimental and avant-garde poetry. The event featured several influential poets and is regarded as a catalyst for the 1950s counterculture. The reading challenged traditional literary norms, celebrating free expression and new voices, and helped establish San Francisco as a center for alternative arts and literature.