February 2022

remembering a voice

On this day last year, we lost a voice Lawrence Ferlinghetti  23 February 2021 We are sad to announce that Lawrence Ferlinghetti, distinguished American poet, artist, and founder of City Lights Booksellers and Publishers, has died in San Francisco, California. He was 101 years old. Ferlinghetti was instrumental in democratizing American literature by creating (with

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night games

In this land of grey skiesI have learned to treasureevery night with cloud breaks, letting the light of a few stars in,and occasionally the moon on her path, facing East and not yet six tonight the clouds race northgathering in density and darknesswhile the snow moon swims through A frolicking game of hide and seek,of

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Carmen Herrera

Carmen Herrera (1915-2022) Descansa en luz Her art and her life inspired so many. I’m so glad she lived so long (106!) and got to experience recognition and appreciation, and see her story and art inspire so many people. It was a privilege to spend time with her when I did to make The 100

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