“Today Is A Different War” by Lyudmyla Khersonsky

“Today Is A Different War” by Lyudmyla Khersonsky

Poet Lyudmyla Khersonsky (DG 2022-2023) has a new book of poetry forthcoming from Arrowsmith Press. “Today is a Different War,” completed in residence at Civitella, is a portrayal of Ukrainian life during war. Marie Howe (CRF 2022) writes of the...
A Selection of Songs by Black Composers

A Selection of Songs by Black Composers

As Black History Month comes to a close, we share this playlist which collects songs by Black composers who have come through Civitella, in recognition of the many contributions that Black artists have made to music across genre, geography, and tradition. We’ve...
The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe (CRF 2008)

The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe (CRF 2008)

Chika Unigwe (CRF 2008) has a new novel coming out on April 4. “The Middle Daughter” is a contemporary reimagining of the myth of Hades and Persephone, and a story of womanhood, resilience, grief and belonging. The book will be published by Canongate (UK)...
In the Hour of War: Poetry from Ukraine

In the Hour of War: Poetry from Ukraine

“In the Hour of War: Poetry from Ukraine,” co-edited by Carolyn Forché (CRF 2012) and Ilya Kaminsky (Incoming Writing Fellow 2025) is forthcoming from Arrowsmith Press. The anthology, which includes poetry from Borys and Lyudmyla Khersonsky (DGs 2022-23),...
Serkan Özkaya at MOCA Toronto

Serkan Özkaya at MOCA Toronto

Serkan Özkaya (CRF 2015) has an installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto from February 24 through April 30. The exhibition, “ni4ni v.3,” is an immersive, site-specific experience that encourages audiences to explore ideas of time, perception,...