humana [hu‧ma‧na]:
indicative of human

obscura [ob‧scur‧a]:
obscured, concealed

Humana Obscura is an independent literary magazine that seeks to publish nature-focused poetry and art by new, emerging, and established writers and artists from around the world.

As our name suggests—“obscured human”—we focus on work where the human element is concealed but not entirely absent, aiming to revive the nature genre.

Humana Obscura’s mission is to publish and promote the best work of today’s voices and talents. Our intention is to inspire readers and enrich their lives while providing an inclusive space for elevating the voices, expressions, and creative work of our contributors. 

Founded in 2020, Humana Obscura publishes four online and in print issues each year, and features work from around the world. The magazine accepts poetry and artwork in various medium. 

We nominate for both the Pushcart Prize and for The Haiku Foundation Touchstone Awards.