Although I rarely travel abroad these days, Italy remains a favourite holiday destination, steeped in a cultural history I find endlessly fascinating. As such, this gorgeous collection of personal essays on Italy by the American writer Cynthia Zarin was always going to captivate me. Zarin is a poet, and these short pieces, weaving together elements […]
In Italy by Cynthia Zarin
“Koliada,” tapestry, by Olha Pilyuhina Just a few weeks ago I began a new semester at the University of Tulsa and also, with much excitement, kicked off my stint as a Tulsa Artist Fellow. I consider myself extraordinarily lucky to be part of this year’s multi-talented cohort, and I look forward to collaborating with each […]
“That Age-Old Spirit Filled the Air”: Alexander Voloshin Conjures Up a Ukrainian Christmas
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