Oliver Vass
Oversettelse på tvers av grenser
Les mer: Translation Across BordersCross Cultural Translation Workshop Translation Across Borders is a series of six public workshops exploring poetry and the art of translation across languages and cultures, with a focus on exile, censorship, and creative resistance. Curated by poet and translator Fatemeh Ekhtesari, each event invites participants into a hands-on translation process, guided by guest writers, translators,…
How Technology Enforces Gender Apartheid
Les mer: How Technology Enforces Gender ApartheidExplore the full report: IBA Gender Apartheid Inquiry Report Technology is increasingly weaponized to uphold oppressive regimes, and the Gender Apartheid Inquiry Report reveals chilling insights into its use in countries like Iran to enforce gender apartheid. Surveillance as a Tool of Oppression Why This Matters This technological oppression institutionalizes gender apartheid, stripping women of…
Forståelse av kjønnsapartheid
Les mer: Understanding Gender ApartheidKjønnsapartheid refererer til systematisk segregering og diskriminering basert på kjønn, ofte håndhevet gjennom lover, politikk og kulturelle praksiser. Det fratar kvinner og jenter lik tilgang til utdanning, arbeid, helsetjenester og grunnleggende friheter, og opprettholder en ond sirkel av undertrykkelse. Denne formen for institusjonalisert ulikhet er utbredt i mange deler av verden og begrenser kvinners rettigheter…
Kartlegging av kjønnsapartheid
Les mer: Documenting Gender ApartheidWe are excited to be working on a three-year project that will explore the experiences of women in Norway who have lived under gender apartheid in different parts of the world. This initiative will result in both a book and a film, highlighting stories of resilience and survival. Led by a team with deep expertise…
Siavash
Les mer: SiavashHistorien om Siavash i Shahnameh, skrevet av Ferdowsi, begynner med hans fødsel av en kvinne som senere blir kona til Kay Kavus, kongen av Iran. Astrologer og spåmenn forutsier imidlertid en mørk og vanskelig skjebne for den vakre Siavash, noe som dypt forstyrrer Kay Kavus. Kort tid etter nærmer Rostam, den edle krigeren, seg kongen og…
How Poetry Touches the Brain and Sparks Emotion
Les mer: How Poetry Touches the Brain and Sparks EmotionVerse and nerve, the hidden power of poetry on the human mind Poetry has been woven into nearly every culture throughout history, but its impact on the brain and body remains unclear. In an intriguing study, “Wassiliwizky” et al. set out to uncover how poetry affects our emotions and brain activity. This interesting study conducted…
Rostam – Persian Literary Characters
Les mer: Rostam – Persian Literary CharactersContinuing our journey through Persian literary icons, leading up to the release of our translated poetry collection, today we spotlight one of the most formidable heroes in Persian mythology: Rostam. Rostam is the central hero of the Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece composed by the 10th-century Persian poet Ferdowsi. As the strongest and most revered warrior…
Majnun – Persian Literary Characters
Les mer: Majnun – Persian Literary CharactersAs we continue our exploration of iconic characters from Persian poetry, building up to the release of our own translated collection, we turn our attention to one of the most enduring figures in Persian literary tradition: Majnun. Majnun is the tragic protagonist of the legendary love story Layla and Majnun, penned by the 12th-century Persian…
Discovering Deichman Library
Les mer: Discovering Deichman LibraryNestled in the vibrant Bjørvika district, just a stone’s throw from Oslo’s iconic Opera House, lies one of Europe’s most modern libraries—Deichman. More than just a repository of books, this architectural masterpiece is a hub of creativity, innovation, and inspiration, redefining what a library can be. A Haven for Inspiration and Reflection Deichman Library is…
Behind The Lines – Mini Pods
Les mer: Behind The Lines – Mini PodsI vår nye mini-podcastserie dykker vi ned i prosessen med å oversette og redigere persisk poesi gjennom engasjerende samtaler mellom Fatemeh Ekhtesari, en iransk poet og oversetter bosatt i Norge, og Oliver Vass, en forlegger og redaktør. Disse samtalene utforsker ikke bare de tekniske sidene ved oversettelse, men også de rike kulturelle innsiktene som følger med…
English (UK)