Tomaž Šalamun

Tomaž Šalamun

(1941-2014) I am so nostalgic about Civitella, the Paradise of my life. I was so deeply happy that I remember rivers of sounds, lights, and words. I had happy eyes, happy body, happy mind, because I was able to work so hard as a poet. I am constantly living with: how...
El Anatsui

El Anatsui

The pleasant and inspiring ambience of the Center created the most conducive circumstances and space in which to take stock and as well explore some fresh vistas....
Sam Adams

Sam Adams

The focus of my work at Civitella was to develop a neural network of guiding principles for a new chamber concerto. Along the way, I stumbled upon an entirely new approach to material creation (entirely new to me, at least). I will certainly add this to my methodology...