Bijan Elahi (1945–2010), born in Tehran, was an Iranian modernist poet, translator and painter associated with the Other Poetry movement. Painting and visual experience informed his wider engagement with language and translation.
Visual Language and Media
Elahi’s early experience of painting contributed to the visual sensibility of his poetry. His involvement with painting belonged mainly to the formative years of his artistic life.
Education and Training
While at secondary school, he attended painting classes with Javad Hamidi. After leaving school, he continued much of his learning independently.
Artistic Practice and Projects
Poetry, literary translation and publishing were his principal fields. His translations included works by Rimbaud, Michaux and Neruda.
Works at HICHAA
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