Poetry Expo 26
/ 26 February 2026
On Connectivity
shifting from internalised competition to a space of collective union
Poetry Expo 2026
Having met within Barcelona’s poetry scene, the two poets recognised a shared sensibility in both their thematic concerns and performance practices. Rather than approaching this overlap as competition, they chose collaboration—forming a poetry duo as an intentional act of solidarity. This encounter and decision became the foundation of the poem.
The work offers a critique of the individualistic, capitalist culture in which they were formed, questioning systems that privilege separation over connection. At the same time, it extends an invitation toward a more inclusive and collective space—one in which differences are not erased but set aside long enough to recognise how deeply interconnected human experience truly is.
Rooted in performance and shared voice, the poem affirms the possibility of unity grounded in love, tenderness, and mutual care. These are presented not as abstractions, but as vital forces—practices of attention and connection that sustain life and allow communities to endure.
The project is part of the subtheme The Poetics of Care – Intimacy, Tenderness, Repair.
Author
Sophia Palm
Sophia Palm is a poet and spoken word artist based in Catalunya, Spain. She is also a humanistic therapist and meditation teacher. In her writing and performances, she explores themes of self-worth, compassion, and the individual and collective liberation needed for inner and outer peace.
Author
Ioana Lungu
Ioana Lungu is a poet and spoken word artist originally from Romania, now based in Catalunya, Spain. Her work explores identity and belonging, language, femininity, and ancestral memory. Alongside poetry, she facilitates workshops that guide people toward their most creative selves.
