Metphrastics is an online poetry journal inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

We publish ekphrastic poetry responding to the Met’s permanent collection and select special exhibits.

What is ekphrastic poetry? Ekphrasis means “description” in Greek. Traditionally, ekphrastic poetry describes a work of art. It may also respond imaginatively to the work, situate the poet within it, or engage in some other way that expands the meaning of the original piece.

Read more about ekphrastic poetry at Poetry Foundation
and visit our list of prompts for inspiration.

Founding Editor - Amanda Quaid
Editor - Jon Rachmani
Assistant Editors - Avery Coaxum, Adiya Malhotra, Amalia Manton
Advisory - Arthur Russell