Samantha Barendson

Born in 1976 in Spain to an Italian father and an Argentine mother, Samantha Barendson now lives in Lyon. Like her, her writing moves from one language to another. A poet and novelist, she especially enjoys collaborating with other artists—visual artists, photographers, dancers, and musicians. She then loves to recite, perform, or sing her works on stage, though she’s a bit frustrated that she isn’t a tango singer. She is a member of the collective *Le syndicat des poètes qui vont mourir un jour* (The Union of Poets Who Will Die One Day), whose main goal is to promote poetry for everyone, everywhere. She is also part of the collective *Le cercle de la maison close* (The Brothel Circle), which presents performances combining poetry, music, and visual arts. Since 2016, Samantha has been part of the *Versopolis* project, selected by *Le Printemps des Poètes* (The Spring of Poets), to tour several European festivals.