The initiative, titled “Transatlantic Voices,” took place at the Centro de Arte Moderno – Espacio Cultural Borges, emphasizing the vision of literature as a borderless territory. This approach highlights the migrant experience, dual belonging, and shared language as key elements in building a unique cultural identity.
New York Poetry Press, symbolically based in the American city, has aimed from the beginning of this cycle to bring to Madrid a concept of publishing and poetry as a space for exchange. Following various gatherings in emblematic venues such as the Ateneo, the Café Comercial, and several bookstores, the closing of this second series, held on Friday, April 10, demonstrated an excellent reception from the Madrid public.
Poetry is not written for marble, but for dialogue.
Moderated by Marisa Russo, editorial director of NYPP, the event featured prominent poetic voices including María García Zambrano, Cristina Gufé, Francisco Gutiérrez, Yolanda Jiménez, Marga Mayordomo, and Alexandra Nicod. These six authors, despite their diverse styles, share a common vision of writing that prioritizes dialogue over solemnity.
A significant moment of the closing was the pre-launch of Salsérrima / Extremely Salsa by Jenny Álvarez. This work exemplifies the cultural mestizaje that characterizes contemporary poetry, presenting itself as a bilingual and hybrid process that reflects the mutual influence between different shores.
In this context, Madrid positions itself not just as a showcase, but as an active host city, aware that its cultural identity has been forged through similar cross-cultural encounters. The choice of spaces that foster sustained artistic conversation, away from noise and immediacy, reinforces the capital's role as a vibrant and permeable cultural center.
