POETRY Nights Facilitators : Sam Sabzevari, Golshan Abdmoulaie, Reza Nik, Amirhesam Monshi, and more...


Poetry of Nima Yooshij - with Sam Sabzevari
Thursday, Feb 20, 2025
6:30pm - 9:00pm EST 

Poetry of Forough Farrokhzad and Mary Oliver - with Golshan Abdmoulaie
Sunday, March 30, 2025
1:00pm - 3:00pm EST 

Poetry of Sohrab Sepehri - with Sam Sabzevari
Thursday, June 26, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm EST

The Open Plain - A Round of Thought - with Sam Sabzevari, Reza Nik, Amirhesam Monshi
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm EST

...and more

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Sam Sabzevari is designer, author, and illustrator whose work moves fluidly between storytelling, spatial investigations, and visual craftsmanship. With a background in architectural engineering from the School of Fine Arts University of Tehran and a Master of Architecture from Toronto Metropolitan University, his creative practice treats architecture as a living narrative rather than a finished product. Whether through drawings, poetry, or built interventions, Sam translates complex ideas into tangible, evocative experiences. For him, curiosity comes first, and flexibility is essential to engage with the fleeting world we inhabit.

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Golshan Abdmoulaie is a writer and multidisciplinary artist and has spent 2 decades working at the intersection of arts and community engagement, leading grassroots arts initiatives and cultural projects. She has held various roles in film, galleries, and community arts organizations.



On this first 𝒫𝑜𝑒𝓉𝓇𝓎 𝒩𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 event, we unfolded the entangled life and work of Iranian poet Nima Yooshij. We will discuss how Nima broke the long-standing tradition of classical poetry by working with the material of language and imagination—evolving both form and content in ways that reshaped everything that came before him. The significance of this evolution lies in Nima’s rebellious character, marking a turning point for Iranian contemporary literature and art. He had the courage to carve a void and define a window into a new world of possibilities. Join us to witness this story of agony and ecstasy.

Throughout the session, we will flip through chapters of Nima’s life, weaving his poetry as interludes between them. Life stories, letters, and even gossip will offer glimpses into his evolving character, while his poems will open spaces for free discussion on form, content, and the traces of his footprints in what he produced. We will draw parallels between literature and art to explore how his legacy continues through generations.
The sessions will unfold with an opening, a peak of warm storytelling, and an ending of casual conversation—creating a space to hear and to be heard.

This event was a mix of Persian and English - the poetry will be read in its original written language, discussions and narratives will be done in both.

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In the fourth session - we shifted the format. Instead of focusing on a single poet and unfoldig it through discussion, the conversation itself took center stage. We sat in a circle, keeping an eye on a projection in case any visuals want to join us. What we asked is simple: bring a piece of text with you - one, or many, in any language, in any form. If you're not comfortable sharing, that's okay too. Anyone is welcome to come, listen, and join the conversation however you like.





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