Havana, June 30 (Prensa Latina) Poetry and visual arts converge in the pages of the book Lágrimas de aire (Tears of Air), by the distinguished poet Nancy Morejón, whose literary magic reaches greater splendor thanks to the work of another essential creator: Roberto Diago.
From the Manuel Galich Room at Havana’s Casa de las Américas, an extraordinary moment was experienced that not only demonstrated the greatness of both artists, but also art’s capacity to summon sensitivity, both in the face of beauty and in the face of that which tarnishes all expressions of freedom and life.
“It’s a victory, an event, that a small art book exists with poems by two artists who, although we are from different generations, go through the same pain,” said the 2001 National Literature Prize winner in an exclusive interview with Prensa Latina.
In his opinion, at a time of so much confusion, genocide, hatred, aggression, and calls for war, “it’s important that we’ve been able to get this far; it’s a privilege to be alive and enjoy this moment.”
Referring to the Abril Publishing House as a platform for the publication of this poetry collection, he said: “Providing us with this space means a lot and is a turning point in the concept of your catalog.”
The distinguished author deeply thanked the publisher for its work, art critic Carina Pino for the book presentation, and Yaima González, Roberto Diago’s promoter, who significantly contributed to the dialogue between the two creators and the Abril Publishing House.
Furthermore, he considered it a pride and a blessing to be part of the publishing team, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this Tuesday, July 1st.
Near the end, the institution’s vice president, Jaime Gómez Triana, praised Abril’s work and the publications that highlight the literature and authors of Cuba and Latin America.
For his part, the president of Casa de las Américas, Abel Prieto, took the opportunity to recognize the editor and warn against this new wave of fascism, “which demonstrates intolerance, extremism, and violence.”
These are things that are hard to digest; it’s a terrible moment in world history, the prestigious Cuban intellectual emphasized.
In the current context, “I believe that Cuba must increasingly become a haven of utopias, of love of life, and of respect for others.”
Likewise, he attached great importance to the book’s presentation, as it coincided with the publisher’s 45th anniversary celebrations.
The music of the Cromas Quartet was the final delight of the meeting, as unmissable as the work of its protagonists.
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