Oliver Vass
Shirin – Persian Literary Characters
Les mer: Shirin – Persian Literary CharactersThis beautiful image is a Persian miniature from the famous epic Khosrow and Shirin by Nizami Ganjavi, one of the most celebrated poets of the Persian literary tradition. The scene captures the moment when Khosrow, a Sassanian king, discovers the Armenian princess Shirin bathing in a secluded pool. Khosrow, dressed in royal attire and riding…
Why “Sic” Publishing?
Les mer: Why “Sic” Publishing?Why We Named Our Company Sic Publishing: Staying True to the Original When we set out to establish our publishing house, we knew we wanted a name that truly captured our mission. After much consideration, we settled on “Sic Publishing.” Now, we’re aware that the name might raise a few eyebrows—after all, “sic” is often…
Fatemeh Ekhtesari
Les mer: Fatemeh EkhtesariFatemeh Ekhtesari er en iransk poet, forfatter og aktivist. Hennes tankevekkende poesi overskrider språkbarrierer og berører universelle temaer. Oppdag hennes motstandskraft og engasjement for aktivisme, spesielt i arbeidet med å bekjempe kjønnsdiskriminering og fremme kvinners rettigheter. Ekhtesaris litterære reise er en gripende utforskning av ords og aktivismes transformerende kraft.
Samuel Tongue
Les mer: Samuel TongueSamuel Tongue, anerkjent poet og redaktør, ga ut sin første komplette samling, “Sacrifice Zones,” i 2020, og har flere hefter på samvittigheten. Publisert i anerkjente tidsskrifter og som redaktør for litterære publikasjoner, har han også vært dommer for prominente poesipriser. Flerspråklig og engasjert i litterære arrangementer, former Tongue Skottlands litterære scene, og co-regisserer også et kreativt…
Diktsamlingen "The Last Kiss"
Les mer: The Last Kiss Poetry CollectionVi er glade for å kunngjøre en ny diktsamling av den iranske poeten Mehdi Mousavi, som har unnsluppet sensur og fengsling i Iran. Hans nyeste verk, fylt med motstandskraft og skjønnhet, vil snart bli utgitt. Et forhåndsvisningshefte med utvalgte dikt vil være tilgjengelig snart. Følg med for flere detaljer!
Osloove Collaboration
Les mer: Osloove CollaborationOSLOOVE represents an oral history endeavour with the objective of accumulating 400 interviews featuring residents of Oslo by the city’s forthcoming 400th anniversary in 2024. Through structured courses in oral history interviewing, ethical considerations, and consent protocols, the project endeavours to democratise historical discourse by incorporating a diverse array of perspectives. In close collaboration with…
Getting Your Voice to Shake
Les mer: Getting Your Voice to ShakeThe book club is reading “Getting Your Voice to Shake” by Kelly Nix, a guide to intercultural communication that explores collective identities, context-dependent communication, and cultural perceptions of time. Nix uses anecdotes to illustrate complexities in cross-cultural interaction, providing a valuable perspective for anyone looking to understand and navigate cultural differences effectively.
ICORN – protecting creative freedom
Les mer: ICORN – protecting creative freedomICORN, the International Cities of Refuge Network, offers sanctuary to writers and artists at risk, embodying freedom of expression globally. With over 70 cities providing refuge to 200+ individuals, ICORN champions cultural richness and partnerships with organizations like PEN International and Reporters Without Borders. Their dedication to artistic freedom is vital in a world where…
Den kulturelle skulesekken Benefit to Norway
Les mer: Den kulturelle skulesekken Benefit to NorwayThe Cultural Schoolbag (DKS) is a unique program in Norway offering professional arts and culture exposure to all school pupils. This program includes various artistic expressions like film, music, and literature. Sic Publishing supports DKS, believing that exposure to diverse cultural perspectives can enhance understanding of global issues and contribute to a more inclusive society.
Iran’s Dance Protest
Les mer: Iran’s Dance ProtestIran is witnessing an unusual protest, the “happiness campaign,” centred around a folk song that began when a 70-year-old man danced at a fish market. The video went viral, sparking a public outcry after the government arrested the people in the video. The public backlash evolved into a national protest, with people filming themselves dancing…
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