The artist-poet who publishes a book with her verses (and chooses to do it on Amazon)

Italian visual artist Reverie, known for her radical and disturbing performance art, has published a new book of poetry titled "Poesia Malata" on Amazon. The poems were written during her second hospitalization in a psychiatric ward and from June 2025 onward, when she returned to Milan. The book is part of a larger project that includes a solo exhibition titled "Amare non mi sazia" opening September 17, 2026 at C+N Gallery CANEPANERI in Milan, with a critical text by Milovan Farronato, and a performance called "Mangiata viva" on September 15, 2026 at Salone 14 Yellowsquare in Milan. The performance will incorporate stand-up comedy to address themes of hunger, love, mental health, sexual abuse, and body image.

This article matters because it highlights how contemporary visual artists are increasingly expanding into literary and performative formats, using self-publishing platforms like Amazon to bypass traditional gatekeepers. Reverie's work confronts taboo subjects such as psychiatric hospitalization, sexual trauma, eating disorders, and the intersection of art and illness, challenging conventional boundaries between visual art, poetry, and comedy. The project also exemplifies how artists today create multi-platform narratives that connect books, gallery exhibitions, and live performances into a cohesive artistic statement.