Velimir Khlebnikov

Velimir Khlebnikov was a Russian poet and playwright, known for his role in the Russian Futurism movement in the early 20th century. He sought to revolutionize language and art, believing in the transformative power of words and innovative expression. Khlebnikov's works often explored themes of science, time, and the cosmos, reflecting his unique vision of the future. His avant-garde ideas and experiments with language influenced later writers and artists, earning him recognition as a precursor to modernism in literature. Khlebnikov is also known for inventing new words and contributing to the concept of "Zaum," or transrational language.