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Join us for an evening of poetry, art, music, and conversation to celebrate the launch of Afuerismos, a poetry collection by Daniela Johannes. Blending poetic performance with live music, the author will read from her work and reflect on the creative and political roots of the book. The evening will feature a critical engagement by Cuban poet and scholar Jamila Medina (Brown University), and a conversation with the Chilean visual artist behind the book’s cover, Cristina Arancibia.
Daniela Johannes is a Chilean poet, scholar and educator, and the author of Afuerismos (Manofalsa, 2025). She teaches Latin American and Latinx Studies at West Chester University and is actively involved in community-based arts and education initiatives.
Jamila Medina is a Cuban poet, essayist, and scholar, author of over ten works of creative writing. Her work appears in more than a dozen international anthologies. She currently teaches at Brown University, where she is also completing her doctoral degree.
Cristina Arancibia Brecht is a Chilean painter and illustrator based in New York. She has showcased her work on platforms like Artelista, where pieces such as "Lilith" and "Arder" reflect her distinctive style. Active on social media under the handle @niktalope_, she shares her creative process and engages with a broader artistic community.