Short biography
Philadelpho Menezes (1960 – 2000) – poet, translator, essay writer, publisher. Professor at the Department of Semiotics and Communication of the Pontifical Catholic University (Sao Paulo). Author of several poetry books and of a number of theoretical editions on various aspects of experimental poetry. As a translator Ph. Menezes prepared for publishing and published in Portuguese productions by F. Pessoa, M. Praz, E. Gomringer and others. He organized international exhibitions of visual poetry and seminar-conferences on experimental poetry and participated in conferences in Brazil, Portugal, Italy, Ireland and the USA.
(Source: poet’s manuscript. © 2000 Philadelpho Menezes, Sao Paulo)