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Adrian Henri

Adrian Henri was a British poet and artist, known for blending poetry with visual art and performance. He was a leading figure in the Liverpool poets, a group celebrated for their energetic, accessible poetry that often reflected urban life and contemporary culture. Henri’s work combined vivid imagery, humor, and rhythm, making poetry engaging and relatable. He also explored experimental art forms, merging words with images and performance. His influence lies in making poetry dynamic and expressive, connecting literary art with visual and performance elements to reach a broader audience.