STOP KICKING
Oliver Sedano-Jones returns to childhood to explore vengeance and hierarchy between seat-kickers in this rhythmic and hilarious poem
Two Poems
In "Birthright" and "Atonement with the Father", Scottish poet Sarah Grant roots around in her own history, and forgives the future
Dirty Laundry
"Like merchandise, men do not live long." This found poem by Ricky Novaes de Oliveira is composed entirely from words taken from clothes labels and tags. With artwork by Sandra Paris
The words that have departed
This two-screen panel installation shows multiple perspectives on a live performance on topics pertinent to khaleeji women
How to hold a ceasefire
Taylor Rossics explores violence within the mind and body in this poem
Celdas
La violencia no es lineal, sino cíclica. In her photographic series, Alma Leiva uses a nomadic process to represent the violence, poverty, and political instability Central Americans face through their home country and experiences of migration
To Mr. Suri, With Love
A gentle letter for a violent story. Megha Nayar’s new fiction piece sifts through the debris of an abusive marriage
Psychics
A personal essay on astrology, alcohol, and a dark family history by Sophie Ewh
Portrait of the Artist
Gabriela Kucuruza is a young Brazilian artist who works with the expressions of bodies, existence, colors, feelings and femininity.
Sculpting
In Iranian artist Zahra Mohamadi’s work, the goal is to ask questions, not judge. The artist’s job is to design a theme or framework for discussion.
Paula Rego's Delightful Violence
Zoe Patterson explores the pain and wonder of childhood in Paula Rego’s Peter Pan Illustrations.
Doris Salcedo’s “Plegaria Muda”
“Plegaria Muda”: An Anti-Memorial for Young People Who Experience Daily Violence and Trauma – new art criticism by Zoe Jane Patterson.
Red is the Blood of the People
This play was written and performed for Abu Dhabi's Short and Sweet festival, and won four awards including "Best Overall" and "People's Choice".
A True War Story
Vamika Sinha retells the water buffalo scene from Tim O’Brien’s “How to Tell a True War Story”, from the perspective of another soldier.
WELP, MIRRORS!
Anonymous existential fiction.
A Letter on Men, to Harry Styles
Sofia Sears takes us into the mind of a modern fangirl in this nuanced open letter.
Ofelia and Ophelia
Zoe Jane Patterson reimagines the mad girl in this new poem.
Prince Charming Has a Little Fat Horse
“I am too woman to be yet another woman you / Barge into. Surprise surprise. I have removed the welcome mat and replaced it with / A bed of knives” - laying out the terms in the face of a new relationship.
The Incel Pond
This poem was inspired by the April 23 events this year in Toronto, where a man who belonged to a group called INCEL drove into crowds downtown.
The Eyes of Those in The Bear Clan: A Review of the Short Story Fleur
The natures of various characters in this short story by Louise Erdrich are embodied by the creatures they master, writes Zoe Jane Patterson in this fiction analysis.