Haus für Poesie

Eduard Escoffet is a poet and cultural firebrand. He has made forays into many different aspects of poetry, though his recent work has centred on sound poetry and live recitals. In addition to his major presence on the Barcelona countercultural scene, he has also presented his work at cities throughout Spain and in Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Chile, China, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, the United States, Nicaragua, Brazil, Ecuador, Slovenia, Croatia, Argentina and Mexico. He co-wrote the plays ¡Wamba va! (2005) with Gerard Altaió, Josep Pedrals and Martí Sales, puaj./ecs. (2005) with Gerard Altaió and Josep Pedrals, and La Belbel underground (2006) with Carles Hac Mor and Gerard Altaió. In 2011 he published the artist’s book Estramps created together with artist Evru, followed in 2012 by Gaire (Pagès Editors) and in 2013 by El terra i el cel (LaBreu). Between 2010 and 2012 he was co-director of the Barcelona International Poetry Festival.