Iranian thinker
Sohrab Sepehri
Sohrab SepehriModern Poetry, Painting, and Modern MysticismIranian
One must wash one's eyes, see in a different way.
Life and Thought
Sohrab Sepehri is a contemporary Iranian poet, painter, and thinker, and one of the most important figures of modern Persian poetry. His poetry and vision created a unique bond between Eastern mysticism, the philosophy of Illumination, and the aesthetics of nature, leaving a profound impact on contemporary Iranian culture and literature. His poetry collection 'Hasht Ketab' (Eight Books) and his paintings are considered among the most enduring artistic and intellectual achievements of Iran.
