coordination, USA & Africa

was born in Portland, Oregon, USA in 1967, and is the author of Kalashnikov in the Sun (Pika Press), an anthology of Sierra Leonean poetry.

She also co-authored the anthology, Walking Bridges Using Poetry as a Compass (Urban Adventure Press). Her writing has appeared in numerous photography monographs, newspapers, magazines, and international literary journals. An independent photography curator and book editor for 20 years, she has coordinated more than 375 exhibitions, and 75 books and catalogues.

www.kirstenrian.com