“Unraveling the Secrets of Redemption: Mike Lala’s Journey Through Points of Return”

Discovering the vibrant world of contemporary poetry often feels like opening a treasure chest filled with unexpected gems, wouldn’t you agree? One such gem is Mike Lala, a visionary artist whose work stretches across various mediums, from poetry to opera. His acclaimed collection, Exit Theater, not only secured the 2016 Colorado Prize for Poetry but also serves as a captivating entry point into his intricate universe of words. In a time where expression thrives on convergence, Lala’s creativity intertwines the auditory with the lyrical, leading us on an exhilarating journey through his chapbooks and sound installations. Have you ever wondered how an artist weaves together the threads of diverse artistic forms? In this exploration, we’ll delve into the compelling life and work of Mike Lala, a poet unafraid to traverse the boundaries of genre. If you’re curious to learn more about his unique contributions to the art world, you won’t want to miss what he has to share! LEARN MORE


Mike Lala is the author of Exit Theater, winner of the 2016 Colorado Prize for Poetry, the chapbooks Twenty-Four Exits: A Closet Drama (Present Tense Pamphlets 2016) and In the Gun Cabinet (The Atlas Review 2016), the multichannel sound installation Infinite Odyssey (Pioneer Works 2017), and the opera Oedipus in the District (National Sawdust 2018, The Tank NYC 2019). Poems appear in BOMB, Boston Review, Fence, The Brooklyn Rail, Denver Quarterly, the PEN Poetry Series, and Hauser & Wirth’s Ursula. www.mikelala.com

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