Colm Tóibín and Colin Barrett, Rolex Mentor and Protégé in Literature, 2018–2019

Irish writer Colin Barrett recognizes that writing is a solitary pursuit, but also acknowledges the need to escape solitude and meet other people and fellow authors. In his mentor, Colm Tóibín, an accomplished Irish novelist, he found the perfect counterpart to encourage him to explore the possibilities of fiction, leading him to complete his first novel. Discover more https://on.rolex.org/2SEKM4N Established in 2002, the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative exemplifies the company's pursuit of excellence, symbolized by the word “Perpetual”. The programme was established to aid in the transmission of artistic knowledge and craft from one generation to the next. #Rolex #RolexMentorProtege #Perpetual