#TheLonguestQuest is an ongoing electronic poetry project that explores humanity's primal urge to question its existence and the universe. Combining surreal visual art with poetic inquiry, each piece begins with a question formed by two words, paired with a fantastical image. The project invites audiences to engage by choosing or creating their own responses, fostering a dynamic, interactive poetic experience on social media. Since its inception on July 9, 2020, #TheLonguestQuest has become a hybrid book of visual poetry, expanding through collaboration and innovation. Its goal is to reflect on the human condition, time, and our shared journey, while redefining the boundaries of digital poetry.
Join the quest on Instagram and TikTok.
The project is part of the subtheme Re-imagining identity through poetry.
Author
IV79 / Iván Vergara
Iván Vergara is a prominent figure in transatlantic poetry, dedicated since 2006 to building cultural bridges through multimedia words, artisanal craftsmanship, and artistic management: Plataforma PLACA. As the founder of Editorial Ultramarina Cartonera & Digital, he has revolutionized the publishing landscape with over 160 publications, integrating emerging and established voices while continuously innovating formats and fostering dialogue between traditions.
Among his most notable projects is the Recital Chilango Andaluz, which since 2006 has brought together thousands of poets in cities across Mexico, Spain, and the United States. This event has transcended as a meeting space for words and the arts, establishing itself as a cultural bridge between continents.
As a poet, his works such as Fragmentos para un cementerio futuro (Editorial Surdavoz, Chiapas 2018) and Era Hombre, Era Mito, Era Bestia / Man Myth Beast (Editorial Ultramarina C & D, 2013) explore the human condition, myth, and evil with an anti-anthropocentric and contemporary lens. Additionally, his itinerant initiative #PoesíaOnTheRoad has brought poetry and performing arts to the roads of the United States, Mexico, and the UK, connecting communities and promoting cultural fusion.
His vision and commitment extend to the academic realm, where he teaches courses on digital literatures and writing with artificial intelligence at the University of Salamanca.
Iván Vergara embodies the vision of a creator who uses poetry as a tool to unite geographies, cultures, and generations. As an immigrant, he champions cultural fusion and continues to believe that building bridges between regions and people can make a difference. He identifies as #AntiAnthropocentric. His second poetry collection is expected to be published in 2025.
