Sharing its title and approachability with abstract artist Agnes Martin’s series of paintings, Victoria Chang’s latest collection is as much about seeing art as it is about using art and poetry as a mode to see the world differently. For readers willing to participate in their exploration, there is a complexity in both style and theme that is edifying. Marilyn Chin’s poems may come across as slyly playing with the form, but reader beware—these poems have teeth! Taking on historic and contemporary societal battles, Marilyn plumbs her own heritage for the root of her fierce talent. Q&A and signing to follow both readings.

Presenters: Victoria Chang, Marilyn Chin

Introductions: Skip Renker