Chicago’s avant-garde outfit Kaput has unveiled Relative Traumas, a pocket-sized poetry chapbook by co-founder Nadia Garofalo. Edited by Candice Louisa Daquin, it explores deep themes of grief and love, enhanced by artwork from various collaborators and a striking foreword by Leah Brundige. Garofalo, a prominent figure in Chicago’s art scene, has previously partnered with bands like Ganser and Heavy Feelings, showcasing her multifaceted artistic talents across music and film.
What do you think the intersection of poetry and music reveals about the themes of grief and love, especially in the context of contemporary art?
