1986 IWP residents discuss their images of America. First, an unidentified Chinese author discusses China’s desire to look forward instead of backward and discusses American student’s ability to balance work and play. Another Chinese author...
A model of the famous car seen in the James Bond film Goldfinger. This model was constructed by the film's scrennwriter Richard Maibaum and was not used in production. Instead, it served as an aid in his writing process.
A number of style characteristics help identify this as thework of the Hemba, who live east of the Lualaba River, rather than of the Luba, who live on the west bank: The shape of the head, with a high, domed forehead, very sharp, angular jawline,...
A resident of Iowa City, Iowa, Roberts is a native of California. He received his MFA from the University of Iowa in 1975 and has participated in numerous exhibitions nationwide.
Ariel Schettini discusses his first book of poems, Estados Unidos (which translates in English to United States), with the interviewer, who is off-camera. When he was writing the book, he had not yet traveled to the United States of America. He...
Ariel Schettini discusses his first book of poems, Estados Unidos (which translates in English to United States), with the interviewer, who is off-camera. When he was writing the book, he had not yet traveled to the United States of America. He...
As an artist with a deeply rooted respect for both the Eastern and Western traditions of Craft, I find "use" to be a very important aspect in most of my work. Whether I am creating a functional object, a sculptural object not intended to function...
Ayana Mathis reads from her extraordinary first novel, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. In a sweeping tale that moves forward and backward in time across sixty years in Georgia and Philadelphia, Mathis gives us the story of an unforgettable...
Bi Feiyu does not believe fantasy and reality are two concepts that must always balance each other; instead, he prefers to work with the "realistic spirit," describing that idea as "love, love with wings." Ashur Etwebi reflects on the topic by...
Catherine G. Wagley has studied art at DePaul University and Grinnell College. Originally from Spokane, Washington, Catherine is seriously considering returning to Iowa after pursuing an MFA in Drawing. She has participated in student shows on the...
Chad Cooney was born and raised outside of the city of Chicago. He is now currently working towards his B.A. in Photography at the University of Iowa. He is also an undergraduate Research Assistant for the Intermedia area at the university.
Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859; Hill, Benson E. (Benson Earle), 1795-1845;
Concerning a mention of his sister in Hunt's Feast of the Blues; his defense of his sister's companions (who are "of a higher grade" than actors) and lifestyle; his request that Hunt mention her as a talented writer instead.
Concerning his failure to meet Ollier as planned the previous evening; requesting a reply from Ollier as to a possible meeting the following Monday instead, and whether Ollier has a letter from Shelley that Hunt could give to a friend who is...
Concerning his inability to assist Leigh Hunt with his publication, i.e. the Tatler [?]; his pleasure that Seton [?] will be involved instead; his suggestions regarding advertisements in the Tatler [?]. The death of their brother, i.e. Stephen.
Concerning his tenderness and love for her; the careless manner of her last letter and his cautioning her against falling into a "negligent state of affection".