“Archive of Desire” is a festival inspired by the poet C. P. Cavafy, and premiered at National Sawdust in New York City on May 3 and 4, 2023. This festival features a variety of events inspired by the life and work of the Alexandrian poet. From April 28 to May 6, this interdisciplinary program showcases modern artistic endeavours across the city, including performances, digital art presentations, short film screenings, poetry readings, literary discussions, a visual rave, and many other live events. Curated by composer Paola Prestini, Artistic Director of National Sawdust, and creatively guided by Afrodite Panagiotakou, Director of Culture at the Onassis Foundation, the festival aims to highlight Cavafy’s work through contemporary artistic expressions.
“Archive of Desire” is set to mesmerize and challenge the audience of New York City. As leading artists across the world re-approach Cavafy’s words, the audience will experience his poetry anew, refracted into a kaleidoscope of contemporary relevance: political, sensual, and profound.
National Sawdust and ONX Studio, the accelerator of Onassis Foundation and New Museum of New York for digital technologies and artistic creation, are the festival’s primary hubs, while The Poetry Project at St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery, McNally Jackson Booksellers, Rockefeller Center, and Columbia University, among others, are also hosting festival activities.
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