Helen Victoria Murray
@helenvmurray.bsky.social
Writer, Researcher, Heritage Professional
As age and illness change the artist's relationship to sex, how then does it change her reception?
Many thanks to the editors of Sontag Mag for working with me to bring this poem into the world. Head over there to read AND listen.
Many thanks to the editors of Sontag Mag for working with me to bring this poem into the world. Head over there to read AND listen.
December 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
As age and illness change the artist's relationship to sex, how then does it change her reception?
Many thanks to the editors of Sontag Mag for working with me to bring this poem into the world. Head over there to read AND listen.
Many thanks to the editors of Sontag Mag for working with me to bring this poem into the world. Head over there to read AND listen.
This painting by Tracey Emin has lived in my head since the first time I saw it. Is it a textual painting? Or a poem elevated to a scream? Her art career is plagued by the same problem confessional poets face. The assumption - almost an accusation - that a work of art is direct autobiography.
December 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This painting by Tracey Emin has lived in my head since the first time I saw it. Is it a textual painting? Or a poem elevated to a scream? Her art career is plagued by the same problem confessional poets face. The assumption - almost an accusation - that a work of art is direct autobiography.