The Wise Owl - The Wise Owl (April Edition 2026)

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April, famously called “the cruellest month” by T.S. Eliot, is also a time of abundance, of spring in full bloom, of colour returning to the rich canvas of Nature. It is this profusion that inspires our April 2026 edition.
In our Interview segment, we spotlight award-winning poet Arundhathi Subramaniam alongside Ashwani Kumar, poet and political scientist, in conversations that traverse poetry, philosophy, and the contemporary moment. We also speak with Sydney-based contemporary artist Harpreet Mand about her creative journey and artistic vision.
As always, our Poetry, Fiction, and Creative Non-Fiction sections are brimming with voices from across the globe, diverse, resonant, and interconnected, reinforcing the idea that literature transcends boundaries, and that poets and writers together form a shared community.
​In the Visual Art segment, we turn our attention to the evolving role of curatorial mediation in concept-based contemporary art. Through essays by Rachna Singh and Naomi Leigh, we examine how curatorial frameworks can deepen understanding, while also questioning whether they risk limiting the very openness that allows art to endure.
Our Review section features A River Runs Back by Amarjit Sidhu, thoughtfully reviewed by Dr. Pushpinder Syal. In Film Reviews, we explore Kohrra Season 2 and The Museum of Innocence, with insightful critiques by Ramandeep Mahal and Sunaina Jain. This month’s Wise Owl Picks include Vigil by George Saunders and A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot, works that resonate with the spirit of reflection and regeneration.