“And your very flesh shall be a great poem.” Walt Whitman ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “Metamodern Nostalgia: Catrina Vendor” by Featured Artist Deems Ortega To see ALL of Deems’ nostalgically epiphanic snapshots, as well as the rest of our Resident Artist’s works, visit our Mad Gallery! ••• The Poetry Forum ••• This last week on Mad Swirl’s Poetry Forum… we …
Mirador : Poetry by Chris Zimmerly
Mad Swirl Press is excited to announce the launch of Mirador, the second collection of original poetry and songs by Chris Zimmerly. Here’s what Mad Swirl Poetry Editor MH Clay has to say about Mirador: Chris Zimmerly’s poetry is magic. It speaks to the human condition in a unique way. Chris’ unique is engaging and provocative, a worthy addition to …
The Best of Mad Swirl : 05.23.26
“Come writers and critics who prophesize with your pen / And keep your eyes wide, the chance won’t come again” Bob Dylan ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “Metamodern Nostalgia: Joseph & Herod” by Featured Artist Deems Ortega To see ALL of Deems’ nostalgically epiphanic snapshots, as well as the rest of our Resident Artist’s works, visit our Mad Gallery! ••• The …
The Best of Mad Swirl : 05.16.26
“I want a language that speaks the truth.” Studs Terkel ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “Metamodern Nostalgia: Joseph & Herod” by Featured Artist Deems Ortega To see ALL of Deems’ nostalgically epiphanic snapshots, as well as the rest of our Resident Artist’s works, visit our Mad Gallery! ••• The Poetry Forum ••• This last week on Mad Swirl’s Poetry Forum… we …
The Best of Mad Swirl : 05.09.26
“It is the glory and good of Art / That Art remains the one way possible / Of speaking truth, to mouths like mine at least.” Robert Browning ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “Metamodern Nostalgia: Purgatorio” by Featured Artist Deems Ortega To see ALL of Deems’ nostalgically epiphanic snapshots, as well as the rest of our Resident Artist’s works, visit our …
Note of Gratitude to the Mad Ones : 05.06.26
This past 1st Wednesday of May (aka 05.06.26) Mad Swirl Open Mic was found whirling up the Swirl at Barbara’s Pavillion, getting the Mad mic opened for ALL you Mad ones out there! This month Mad Swirl Press launched Contributing Poet Chris Zimmerly‘s latest book, “MIRADOR.” Be one of the first on your block to acquire a copy of Mirador! …
The Best of Mad Swirl : 05.02.26
“The artist belongs to his work, not the work to the artist.” Novalis ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “Metamodern Nostalgia: Barbarella & Pygar” by Featured Artist Deems Ortega Mad Swirl is excited to bring in the new month with a new face to the Mad Gallery: Deems Ortega, with their photography collection titled “Metamodern Nostalgia.” This collection hums with a kind …