This pamphlet pairs fragmented lines of Gerald Stern’s poetry with clipped military communications and announcements surrounding the U.S. naval buildup near Venezuela. Through this juxtaposition, the project explores the tension between the introspective, emotional realms of art and the stark, procedural nature of military power. The playful, odd placement of poetic verses alongside formal military text invites readers to find unexpected resonance and irony between creativity and command. It emerged from the contrast of Stern's lifetime of poetic reflection and the cold, strategic language of contemporary military affairs.
folded pamphlet
Dec. 13, 2025, 7:47 p.m.