This collection by John Ashbery pairs his poetry with his art writings and music playlists from his personal library. The book places Ashbery’s later poems alongside contemporaneous art critiques, focusing on how his ekphrastic approach explores the experience of engaging with art. Rather than simply being inspired by artworks, Ashbery’s poetry interacts with the artistic strategies involved in them. The playlists feature contemporary classical music that mirrors his poetry’s complex textures and disjointed phrases. Mónica de la Torre’s introduction examines the relationship between music, art, and poetry, highlighting the interconnectedness of these forms in Ashbery’s work.

• Softcover, 184 pages, 4 1/4 x 7 inches
• Published by David Zwirner Books