Salimah Valiani je uznávanou básníčkou, aktivistkou a výskumníčkou, ktorej tvorba skúma hlboké prepojenie spoločenských nerovností a ľudskej skúsenosti. Svojimi básnickými zbierkami a esejami preniká do zložitých tém a ponúka čitateľom prenikavý pohľad na svet. Jej výskum, ktorý sa zameriava na otázky ako globálne pracovné trhy a feministická ekonómia, dopĺňa jej umelecké dielo a podčiarkuje jej angažovanosť v oblasti sociálnej spravodlivosti. Valiani prináša do literatúry jedinečnú perspektívu, ktorá spája kritické myslenie s poetickou expresivitou.
New Poems
Written during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, these poems were shared as WhatsApp voice notes, blending intimacy with distance. They capture diverse global experiences and emphasize the urgent need for love to be as widespread as the virus itself. This collection serves as a precursor to "29 leads to love," which delves deeper into the expansive concept of love that emerged during this challenging time but has since receded.
Focusing on Johannesburg, this poetry collection offers a sociopolitical exploration of the city through its notable and lesser-known figures, locations, and cultural elements. Salimah Valiani captures the essence of urban life, intertwining personal and collective narratives that reflect the complexities of the city's identity. The poems delve into the interplay between people and their environment, revealing insights into the social dynamics and historical context of Johannesburg.