AN OPEN BOOK

Poet, artist, and writer Rupi Kaur on her new book, what inspires her to write, and how she tackles nervousness.

- ANDRÈ ALOI

It seems like Rupi Kaur has two lives; one day she is getting ready for the red carpet, and the next day, she is running chores at her parent’s home in Canada. It is because of her life’s dichotomy that her empowered thoughts and messages have helped her connect with her fans. Born in Punjab, India, Rupi immigrated to Canada when she was a child. In her works, she vocalises discrimination against women, femininity, South Asian identity, and the search for love. Having spent a few days in Los Angeles touring for her book, Healing Through Words, she spoke to Harper’s Bazaar via Zoom, before heading to Latin America, Asia, and Oceania.