ekphrasis (ek·phra·sis)
The original Greek roughly translates as "describe," "explain," "recount," "name." Now, the word primarily refers to a literary device for vivid, detailed allusion to art—a representation of the visual through the textual. Very loosely, a work is ekphrastic if it responds to the visual world or has a strong graphic quality, or vice versa.
Ekphrasis is a literary magazine founded by Columbia University graduates to publish works at the intersection of visual and literary art. We hope to foster experimentation and conversation between artists in all disciplines, fields, and media within the pages of a single publication. As everyone approaches this concept in their own way, we plan to showcase a wide array of pieces. Check out our Submit page for more information. 

If you're interested in getting further involved with Ekphrasis ​in any capacity, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

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