Ghayath Almadhoun is a Palestinian poet born in Damascus in 1979 and moved to Sweden in 2008. He writes poetry and has been translated into nearly 30 languages. Currently, he lives between Berlin and Stockholm.
Almadhoun has published five collections of poetry in Arabic, the latest being “Adrenaline” in 2017 and “I Brought You a Severed Hand” in 2024, both published in Arabic by Almutawassit in Milan.
In 2022/2023, Almadhoun curated and edited the German poetry anthology Kontinentaldrift – Das Arabische Europa, which included 31 Arabic poets living in Europe, translated it into German and published it bilingually in German and Arabic with a long foreword on Arabic poetry. The anthology was published in Germany in September 2023, by Verlag das Wunderhorn in collaboration with the Haus für Poesie in Berlin.
From the founders:
“Kilmé is a talk series dedicated to celebrating the work of Palestinian artists, intellectuals, and academics. It serves as a platform for these remarkable voices to present their work and discuss topics that matter most to them, freely and openly. The word “Kilmé” means “word” in Arabic, and we believe that their words and voices deserve to be heard.
We are excited to host this talk series at Lettrétage, a venue located in the heart of Berlin Mitte, known for its innovative approaches to presenting literature.
Starting in September 2024, we will engage with our Palestinian guests once a month in what promises to be an enriching experience for both our audience and ourselves. Our commitment is to showcase the diversity and creativity of Palestinian voices, contributing to the rich cultural landscape of Berlin—a city that is home to the largest Palestinian community in Europe.”
Tyme Khleifi & Michael Barenboim
Veteranenstrasse 21
10119 Berlin