JacquesDonguy
Biography
Jacques Donguy ( 1943, Paris, France) is a French poet, translator, and art critic known for his pioneering work in digital and sound poetry . His career has spanned several decades, during which he has explored experimental poetry, incorporating visual and auditory elements to expand the boundaries of literary expression. Between 1981 and 2000, Donguy co-directed the J & J Donguy Gallery in Paris with his brother. The gallery played a key role in showcasing contemporary and avant-garde art, particularly focusing on interdisciplinary practices. A significant part of his work involves promoting concrete poetry, a form that blends visual and textual elements. He has contributed to the recognition of major international poets, such as Augusto de Campos, whose work he helped introduce to French audiences through an anthology published by Les Presses du Réel. Beyond his artistic contributions, Donguy has also been engaged in academia, teaching at the University of Paris I. His book “Poésies expérimentales—Zone numérique” (1953-2007) explores the evolution of experimental poetry, tracing its development from concrete poetry to the digital age. In 2018, he presented his work at the Galerie Satellite in Paris, marking his first confirmed exhibition under the title “Poésie Numérique”. This exhibition highlighted his ongoing engagement with “digital poetry and technology-driven poetic forms”. Through his extensive body of work, Donguy has continually pushed the limits of poetry, integrating new media and expanding the relationship between text, image, and sound. His influence remains crucial in the evolution of experimental and digital literature.
