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In Cross-Cultural Milestone, Cuban Poet and Editor Alex Pausides Receives 2023 Mundus Artium Prize from U.S. Delegation
According to Mundus Artium journal, the award, given annually for lifetime achievement in literature, honors Pausides for his “acclaimed, adventurous writing, his cultivation of progressive world literary communities, and his work as an ambassador for Cuba’s rich and vibrant culture.”
The Mundus Artium Prize award presentation, held at Havana’s Dulce María Loynaz Cultural Center, included opening remarks by Karel Keyva, president of the center’s Poetry Section, words of thanks from Pausides, and a speech by Mundus Artium director and co-editor Gjeke Marinaj, PhD, who traveled from Dallas to Havana to award the prize.
The ceremony in Havana also featured panelists Waldo Leyva, Nancy Morejón, Virgilio López Lemus, Ricardo Alberto Pérez and Julio César Sánchez, leading participants in Cuban literary life, who discussed and read from Pausides’ work. Representatives of Cuba’s national cultural traditions also performed during the event.
Marinaj noted that the decision to award the Mundus Artium Prize to Pausides takes into account “the profound impact he has had on the lives of countless individuals. His dedication to promoting understanding, unity and cultural exchange serves as an inspiration to us all.”
Cuba’s Minister of Culture Alpidio Alonso Grau, present for the occasion, noted, “Alex Pausides is an important Cuban poet and this is an important event; that’s why I’m attending the Mundus Artium Prize for literature ceremony.”
Published by Dallas-based Mundus Artium Press, Mundus Artium: The Journal of International Letters and the Arts is a literary journal founded by translation studies pioneer Dr. Rainer Schulte in 1967 and currently being relaunched by Dr. Marinaj and the journal’s co-editor, Dr. Frederick Turner.
Pausides’ receipt of the Mundus Artium Prize continues the notable history of literary recognition for the poet and editor. In Cuba, Pausides has won the Abril Award, the Gaceta de Cuba Prize, the Critic’s Award, and the Samuel Feijoo Award from the Economic Society of Friends of the Country. Beyond his native island, he has previously received the Vladimir Mayakovsky Award and the Mihai Eminescu Medal. Cuba has also given him the Replica of the Mambi Machete used by Generalissimo Maximo Gomez, a major award for Cuban intellectuals, as well as the Order of Juan Marinello and a special distinction for his contribution to national culture.
A prolific author, Pausides has also dedicated much of his life to furthering the literary interests of others. He is a longtime contributor to the work of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba, or UNEAC, one of his country’s top cultural groups. After serving for more than a decade and a half as UNEAC’s vice president, in 2014 he became the organization’s president, a post he still holds. He is also the founder and leader of the literary organization and publisher Colección SurEditores — which celebrates its 30-year anniversary this year. He directs the CubaPoesia Cultural Center for reading and creative writing, and is also the general coordinator of the Havana International Poetry Festival — which he founded — and has helped judge some of the most important Cuban literary prizes.
The poet has been a director of El Caimán Barbudo, one of Cuba’s oldest monthly cultural reviews. Reflecting his concern for fostering culture in new generations, he also helped establish Cuba’s Hermanos Saíz Association of Young Writers and Artists, which in 2021 celebrated its 35th anniversary.
Complementing his cultural outreach in his own nation, Pausides has created and supported forums for literary internationalism, including the writers network Poets in Defense of Humanity and the organization World Poetry Movement. An active participant in literary events, conferences and symposiums both in and beyond Cuba, Pausides has lectured and given readings at universities and poetry festivals throughout Latin America, as well as in Europe and Asia.
Since Pausides’ literary emergence in the 1970s, his many publications have included Ah mundo amor mío (Ah World My Love); Aquí campeo a lo idílico (Here I Champion the Idyllic); Malo de magia (Bad Magic); Palabras a la innombrable (Words to the Nameless); Cuaderno del artista adolescente (Notebook of an Adolescent Artist); Habitante del viento (Inhabitant of the Wind); La casa del hombre (The House of Man); La Tinta del Alcatraz (The Ink of Alcatraz); Llaman desde algún sitio feliz (They Call from Somewhere Happy); Elogio dell´utopia (In Praise of Utopia); Pequeña gloria (Little Glory); Canción de Orfeo (Song of Orpheus); La extensión de la inocencia (The Extent of Innocene); Caligrafías (Calligraphy); Arte arcaico (Archaic Art) and other works. His poems have been translated into more than a dozen languages.
Pausides has also engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations with artists from various fields — musicians, painters and filmmakers — producing works that celebrate Cuba’s heritage, as do his own.
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Author James Boudon’s New Book, “Calvary: The Eternity Eclipse,” Introduces Julia Percy, the Leader of Calvary, as She Fights to Escape Her Captors and Save Humanity
Author James Boudon began dabbling at writing short stories in the fourth grade and moved on to creating a comic book called “Rabbitman” during high school and a “Star Trek” novella during college. He has also written numerous poems and song lyrics. He currently works as a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service and spends his spare time enjoying golf, hiking, and other outdoor activities when he is not writing. He lives in the beautiful hills and countryside of north central Pennsylvania in a rather remote area where the wildlife outnumbers the people.
Boudon writes, “Julia Kristina Percy sighed as a cool breeze from the oscillating floor fan wafted across her scantily clad sculpted physique. Simultaneously upon the memory-sphere player, Impala Quiff, ‘IQ,’ launched into a squealing high-octane guitar solo. Percy moaned contentedly and closed her eyes as the familiar rock ballad evoked a myriad of all-but-forgotten nostalgia. She was reclining on a lounge chair in the living space of her hotel suite. She had just returned from a vigorous workout in the resort’s large pool and was still clad solely in her olive-green bikini. Lead vocalist Nigel Jape resumed crooning the tune’s lyrics in his scintillating and dulcet tones.”
Published by Page Publishing, James Boudon’s memorable tale invites readers to discover whether Percy will be able to return to her home world ahead of the Bellerophon. Otherwise, all life on the planet will be incinerated, and humanity itself will be erased from existence within the universe.
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The debut of POPPED! on The Boardwalk is more than a convention—it’s a declaration that Atlantic City is embracing a dynamic, cultural future. The event is already strengthened by key local partners, small business owners and like minded mission organizations within Atlantic City.
Legendary Star Power Converges on the Shore
This is not a traditional comic-con; it’s a high-energy, meticulously curated, intimate gathering of the stars and creators who defined our favorite genres, celebrating over 50 years of cultural influence.
The celebrity line-up is a powerful trip down memory lane, featuring icons of film, horror, and wrestling for autographs, photos, and panels:
James Saito, The Original Shredder: Famed actor and the original Shredder from the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film. Who’s joined by legendary FX artist Jeff Goodwin (who did the creature effects on the film)
Steve Barton, Horror Power Broker: Producer of the global phenomenon Terrifier 2, offering an exclusive inside look at breaking into the film industry.
Indie and Cult Legends: Including famed “Scream Queen” Tina Krause, actor Santiago Cirilo, legendary film and TV actress Tara Buckman, and the iconic ECW “Quintessential Stud Muffin” Joel Gertner.
Crossover Titans: The event demonstrates its broad cultural appeal by featuring paranormal and cryptozoology experts John Zaffis (Godfather of the Paranormal) and Ronny Le Blanc (Expedition Bigfoot).
Local Legends: Father Evil, The Ironman Tony Cairo (ECW), & The Pitbill Gary Wolf (ECW) who have influenced local pop culture and Americana for more than 30 years.
Unforgettable: Premiere VIP Experiences to Drive Excitement
To build momentum for this mission, Black Ink is offering limited Premiere VIP Experiences designed to create truly meaningful, exclusive moments that will generate major fan buzz. These experiences will sell out immediately and include:
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An Exclusive Film Experience with Steve Barton, featuring a private screening and an intimate Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) session on the horror industry.
VIP Cocktails with “Scream Queen” Tina Krause at the 3BR Cocktail Experience.
VIP Promo Video Shoots with wrestling icons Joel Gertner, The Ironman, and The Pitbill, giving fans a chance to live out their pop culture wrestling fantasies.
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The day is packed with interactive experiences, including panels, workshops, and the thrilling Kung Fu Theater, where attendees can enjoy back-to-back screenings of classic Kung Fu cinema like Enter The Dragon and The Five Deadly Venoms. Furthermore, the event will feature The Scott Spillman Gallery, offering a stunning visual retrospective of pop culture history. This commitment to diverse, high-quality programming supports the mission to create a sustainable, year-round tourism product.
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The show floor is a vibrant testament to local business support, featuring an exciting array of goods from dedicated small businesses and independent creators specializing in nostalgia, art, and memorabilia. Black Ink Events has meticulously curated the vendor experience to ensure a low-competition environment where every appropriately themed business can thrive, giving attendees an unmissable and unique variety of art, apparel, books, toys, and collectibles they won’t find anywhere else. This focus on small business is central to the overall goal of developing a strong local business and workforce ecosystem.
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