Archive of Desire: A festival inspired by C. P. Cavafy at The New York Times
“Cavafy forever!” This festival was not about rediscovering a long-dead voice. Instead, it provided an opportunity for today’s artists to meet Cavafy’s ever-present future.”
On the 160th anniversary of the birth of C. P. Cavafy, the Onassis Foundation in New York presents a week-long festival that traces the influential character of the Alexandrian poet and the impact of his work on a global breadth. The New York Times critic, Anastasia Tsioulcas attended the festival's events and created a thoughtful piece on why Cavafy remains both timeless and prescient, even today.
