L'Espresso Features VOUW's Poem Booth in Major Article on Dutch Literature
Italian magazine L'Espresso has published a prominent six-page article highlighting VOUW's Poem Booth within a broader discussion of Dutch literature and culture. This coverage coincides with the Netherlands serving as the guest country at the Turin International Book Fair (May 15–19, 2025).
Slowtech in Practice
The article, written by Sabina Minardi, examines contemporary Dutch literary developments and specifically showcases the Poem Booth as an innovative slowtech example. The piece describes the installation as "a machine… an example of slowtech: slowing down, bringing people together, seeing their images translated into poetry," featuring poet Ellen Deckwitz demonstrating the technology.
Reaching Italian Audiences
L'Espresso, one of Italy's most influential weekly publications with approximately 200,000 circulation, positions the Poem Booth within European cultural exchange narratives. The Poem Booth made its Italian debut at the Turin Book Fair, reaching audiences across one of Europe's most significant literary events.
Meaningful Validation
The publication represents meaningful Italian media validation of VOUW's slowtech philosophy and the Poem Booth's role in democratizing poetry access through design innovation and technology.