Mingus Vogel 3/16/26 Mingus Vogel 3/16/26

Newsletter: ✨ Poem Booth Special ✨

Something shifted in the new year. Our Poem Booth now turns your photo into a portrait. Houston survived heavy rainstorms and got thoroughly roasted by our Roast Booth. Here's what we learned — and where we're taking it next.

Mingus Vogel 11/12/25 Mingus Vogel 11/12/25

Newsletter: When presence speaks louder than noise.

This autumn brought recognition we didn't expect, partnerships that just make sense, and confirmation that people are hungry for technology that actually cares. From Rotterdam to Houston — one thread connects it all: slowtech works.

Justus Bruns 9/16/25 Justus Bruns 9/16/25

Bringing Poetry to India: Meet Our New Operational Team in Hyderabad

The Poem Booth is now available across India! We're excited to announce our partnership with LuxLogix, bringing AI-powered poetry to Indian celebrations from Hyderabad nationwide. Whether it's wedding festivities, corporate events, or cultural gatherings, our interactive poetry machine now creates personalized verses in Hindi and English (more coming), honoring India's rich literary traditions. Visit poembooth.com/in to bring poetry magic to your next event.

Mingus Vogel 8/18/25 Mingus Vogel 8/18/25

Newsletter: Slow moments, big milestones.

This summer we launched our first lamp for private collectors, moved to a new studio, and put our mission front and center: technology that cares about people. Here's what happened - and what's next.

Justus Bruns 6/19/25 Justus Bruns 6/19/25

TrendHunter Features the Poem Booth: "AI-Driven Personalized Art"

Innovation research platform TrendHunter explores how the Poem Booth represents a new frontier in "AI-driven personalized art," highlighting our collaboration with poets and the work's impact on democratizing poetry through technology.

Mingus Vogel 6/3/25 Mingus Vogel 6/3/25

Newsletter: What 8.000 Poems in 4 Days Taught Us

At the Salone del Libro in Turin, the Poem Booth generated over 8.000 poems in four days. Italian press called it one of the most loved works of the festival. Here's what we took away — and where poetry is showing up next.

Justus Bruns 6/3/25 Justus Bruns 6/3/25

TrendWatching: AI-powered Poetry Booth finds a platform at Rotterdam Central Station

TrendWatching features the Poem Booth's installation at Rotterdam Central Station, highlighting how AI-powered poetry can transform utilitarian spaces into sites of cultural engagement and surprise.

Justus Bruns 5/23/25 Justus Bruns 5/23/25

Poetry in Public: A New Collaboration with Ellen Deckwitz

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration with Ellen Deckwitz — acclaimed poet, columnist for NRC, current city poet of Amsterdam, and recipient of the prestigious Italian Premio Ciampi for her collection Hogere Natuurkunde. Her work is known for its clarity, wit, and emotional depth, and now, for the first time, it’s being brought into a completely new context: the Poem Booth.

Justus Bruns 3/16/25 Justus Bruns 3/16/25

Linkiesta: Pratiche olandesi di poesia on the go

Italian cultural magazine Linkiesta explores how VOUW's Poem Booth, created with Amsterdam city poet Ellen Deckwitz, exemplifies the Dutch approach to making poetry accessible through slowtech innovation at the 2025 Turin International Book Fair.

Justus Bruns 2/26/25 Justus Bruns 2/26/25

RaiNews 24 Features Poem Booth in Turin Book Fair Coverage

RaiNews 24 featured VOUW's Poem Booth in their coverage of the Netherlands as Guest of Honor at Turin Book Fair 2025, highlighting how the AI-powered poetry installation embodies the intersection of Dutch innovation and literary tradition.

Justus Bruns 2/25/25 Justus Bruns 2/25/25

Corriere della Sera on Poem Booth

Italy's Corriere della Sera features the Poem Booth as part of the Netherlands' cultural showcase at the 2025 Torino Book Fair, highlighting how VOUW's AI poetry installation bridges traditional verse with modern technology.

Justus Bruns 2/13/25 Justus Bruns 2/13/25

L'Espresso features VOUW's Poem Booth in major article on Dutch literature

Major Italian magazine L'Espresso features the Poem Booth in a comprehensive article on Dutch literature, highlighting VOUW's slowtech approach as an example of technology that brings people together through poetry.

Mingus Vogel 7/8/24 Mingus Vogel 7/8/24

Chairwave and Poem Booths Shine at Vivid Sydney 2024

VOUW returned to Vivid Sydney 2024 with Chairwave and Poem Booth, delighting thousands of visitors with interactive seating and personalized poems, following last year's success with City Gazing and Bloomlight.