Category Archives: Poiesis

The fear of chalk: Alex Shaefer

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Julius Gavroche

The artist Alex Schaefer has recently put to the test the limits of freedom of expression, limits revealed to be all too present.  The prohibition on chalking and the violence used against it (Occupy LA) however show far more than … Continue reading →

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The Poetic Imagery of Yiannis Biliris

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Julius Gavroche

  … a photograph is not only an image, an interpretation of the real; it is also a trace, something directly stenciled off the real …                                                                                                                             Susan Sontag   The photography and video of Yiannis Bilris of the protests/insurrection … Continue reading →

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The Poetry and Music of Pablo Hasél

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Julius Gavroche

When we write or when we read, it is easy to forget that the beginning is not the word, but the scream.  Faced with the mutilation of human lives by capitalism, a scream of sadness, a scream of horror, a … Continue reading →

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A Poem by Vladimir Vysotsky

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Julius Gavroche

“I’d like to say a few words about these songs of mine. Many years ago, I was with my closest friends. From my various travels I have brought back for them… well, impressions, impressions in verse set to a sort … Continue reading →

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