A new poem by Lola Koundakjian has appeared in Jacar Press' ONE online journal.
Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos
I turn off the lights —
the soft music inches away —
turn on my right side and think
is this how it feels,
when the cord is spun and
measured by the Moirai
then cut, and the puppet
representing you, your life
suddenly falls?
And you, your routine
as you know it, excised
from this universe.
What day is it?
Did I sleep enough?
Is the sunrise visible?
Yes, the rain is finally gone.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Saturday, February 25, 2017
A Celebration of the life and work of NEERY MELKONIAN
Neery worked at the Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Fe and at the Bard (College) Center for Curatorial Studies before becoming an independent curator. She stood behind Armenian art and artists throughout her career producing the NK Arts Festival, which supported artists and families of Nagorno-Karabakh, and the Blind Dates Project, which teamed Armenian and Turkish artists in a collaborative exhibition at Pratt Institute. Her endless contributions ranged from producing important symposia of artists and thinkers at Columbia University and the American University of Armenia to curating and writing for the Armenian participation at the Venice Biennale. At the time of her death, she was working on Accented Feminism, a show and catalogue about female Armenian artists, and "art farm", an archive and center for Armenian diasporan art.
To honor her memory, her friends and colleagues will join together to present her work and impact to celebrate and continue her profound vision. The evening will include personal and professional tributes as well as a special screening of AGBU WebTalks which she recorded in the months prior to her passing.
Presenters: Silva Ajemian, Jean Marie Casbarian, Tina Chakarian, Aram Jibilian, Lola Koundakjian and Hrag Vartanian
SPACE IS LIMITED. RSVP REQUESTED. Email rsvp@agbu.org or call 212-319-6383
Friday, January 13, 2017
The Arc of the Moral Universe Reading in New York City
BLOOM: The Reading Series At Hudson View Gardens presents
The Arc of the Moral Universe is Long
But it Bends Toward Justice
a special inauguration weekend reading with guests
Samina Shahidi
Christopher Bram
Lola Koundakjian
Soraya Shalforoosh
and
David Groff
Sunday, January 22, 5 pm
The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens
Pinehurst Ave. and W. 183rd
audience participation: contact sva@together.net if
you'd like to read one short poem or prose piece that speaks to
this historical moment (under 3 minutes)
$7 suggested donation at the door
light fare and wine included
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
Literary Partners Program: Launch of CAPITALS –A Poetry Anthology on the Capital Cities of the World
CAPITALS, a ‘blazing new international poetry anthology’ on the capital cities of the world edited by Abhay K. and published by Bloomsbury will be launched at Poets House with the readings by the contributing poets – Alfred Corn, Annie Finch, Ladan Osman, Denize Lauture, Abhay K., and Lola Koundakjian among others.
CAPITALS is a lyrical extravaganza, evocative of personal experiences and unique insights. It embodies a medley of harmonious notes struck across the globe, resulting in the confluence of poignant imagery and soulful verse. A remarkable anthology to acquaint oneself intimately with the capital cities of the world, it describes in exquisite detail their undulating terrains and pulsating lifelines and cities beckoning even the most seasoned traveler with promises of discovery. It makes one to leave behind the trepidations of the unknown and the comforts of home to set out to experience the world anew, on a journey for the soul.
This program is made possible through the Poets House Literary Partners Program.
Event Sponsored By: Poets House
Admission: Free and Open to the Public
Date and Time: January 5, 2017 - 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Event Location: Kray Hall
Poets House
10 River Terrace,
New York, NY 10282
Tel: (212) 431-7920
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