Archive of Desire

Robin Coste Lewis returns with a multimedia-inspired poem shaped by her encounters with the archive of iconic poet C. P. Cavafy, exploring themes of desire, diaspora, and artistry. Drawn from a collaborative performance with composers and visual artists, the work weaves between personal and historical reflections, illuminating the timeless aspects of human experience. Through vivid language and poetic dialogue with Cavafy, Lewis offers a profound meditation on love, memory, and the evolving journey of being human.