Desire Lines

Explore the intersection of art, poetry, and culture with insightful essays and reviews. Desire Lines presents an eclectic collection of astute essays and reviews by Toronto writer/poet Ewan Whyte, delving into art, poetry, and culture. From the Roman poet Catullus to contemporary figures like Ai Weiwei and Leonard Cohen, Whyte offers spontaneous and contemporary perspectives. Discover the bondage photography of Maria Coletsis, the rain paintings of Viktor Mitic, and the performance art of Istvan Kantor. This collection is perfect for readers seeking to re-think and appreciate the diverse landscape of artistic expression. Gain fresh insights into the works of Anne Carson, Christopher Logue, Priscilla Uppal, and more.

Ewan Whyte is a writer and translator. He has written for the Globe & Mail and The Literary Review of Canada. He is the author of Entrainment, a book of poetry, and a translation, Catullus: Lyric, Rude and Erotic. He makes his home in Toronto.