Persian Poet is a first-generation multidisciplinary artist and writer who grew up in the Frank Lloyd Wright suburbs of Chicago to Iranian parents who built their world through design, fashion, and textiles. Art, language and aesthetic intentionality have surrounded her from the beginning and have helped Persian Poet shape an artistic practice grounded in presence and emotional architecture.
Now based in New York City, she transforms language and identity into what she calls emotional graffiti, language activated in public space creating communal ritual. Her work began as anonymous poetry on city sidewalks and has since evolved into a living archive: one that moves between streets, skin, galleries, and text-based objects. Since launching in 2020, her work has appeared across cities including Paris, Milan, Mexico City, Spain, and Dubai.
Persian Poet’s work has been recognized and reshared by voices across art, fashion, and culture, including Machine Gun Kelly, Ilana Glazer, Candice Swanepoel, and Travis Kelce.
Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh™ embarks on a new narrative where free thinking inspires a pioneering format for the future, where the age of imagination is the product of reality.
Inspired by Virgil’s vision and approach to his art, Off-White™ nourishes a collective of creative minds that represent the best in their category and have a strong and personal connection with Virgil. Ibrahim’s relationship with Virgil and Off-White™, born and nurtured through Instagram DMs, blossomed both personally and professionally over the last 3 years creating a strong bond based on mutual respect and shared values.
“Making a successful luxury brand in nine years is genius. It’s a feat that I admire and hope to continue building upon with a rich legacy. He revolutionised streetwear and luxury that crosses generations and decades. He showed the world that the underrepresented, the underdogs and Black people, in particular, have brilliant minds and can push and compete equally in the establishment. He inspired hope and brought about change.” - Ibrahim Kamara, Art&Image Director Off-White™