Distinguished contemporary poet, painter, and one of the most prominent figures in modern Persian poetry, renowned for his delicate, Zen-like observations.
Notable Works
"Eight Books" (The Footsteps of Water), Paintings of tree trunks
Fun Facts
Sohrab himself said: "My mother knows I was born on the 14th of Mehr. Exactly at noon..." Today, his paintings fetch multi-million dollar prices at international auctions.
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