Philip Meersman is a Brussels multi-talent: artist, researcher, presenter, moderator and literary jack-of-all-trades.
He turns every cultural event, workshop or literary performance into a tailor-made work.
He can draw on a worldwide network in the worlds of literature, art and music.
Author
Philip writes poetry. Both for the stage and for publication on paper. He also writes articles about poetry in all its manifestations. He has published worldwide in various languages and magazines.
Curator - Programmer
With 20 years of international experience in cultural programming, Philip creates unique audience experiences, from intimate venues to large festivals, with a focus on poetry, performance and circus shows.
Moderator
Philip guarantees a unique and captivating experience for your audience. He has previously performed on European stages, international book fairs and prestigious festivals with his expert multilingual moderation.
Workshop facilitator
Multilingual (NL, EN, FR) workshop facilitator offers unique, tailor-made workshops in poetry (500+ exercises immediately available), art history (baroque, avant-garde, visual poetry), writing grant applications for socio-cultural organizations and more, on location or in your organization.
Performer
Book Philip Meersman for a unique, interactive and artistic journey through poetry, art and experimental XR experiences. Together with his audience he creates exciting performances worldwide, both instant poetry together with his audience or with his own work. An enchanting and unforgettable addition to your event!
Creator - Composer - Director
Philip distinguishes himself as a creator, composer and director through his location-based, compelling and participatory performances with core values such as Dadaism, surrealism, immersion and involvement. He makes sound poetry, musical soundscapes and cross-disciplinary theatre, circus and performances.
Academic researcher
Philip explores the boundaries of literature, visual and sound poetry, noise and installation art. He wrote an academic definition of poetry, developed a toolbox to analyze and describe visual and oral poetry using transdisciplinary methods. Currently, he wants to create an immersive total experience for his audience using XR technology.
Consultant
Philip supports socio-cultural organisations in streamlining their practice, mission and core values, writes subsidy files and programs in collaboration with his client. His worldwide network includes visual, sound and oral poetry, XR performance, music, visual arts and circus arts. He is happy to make this network available to your organisation.
Books
“This is Belgian Chocolate: Manifestations of Poetry” (Three Rooms Press, NY, NY, USA, 2014, ISBN: 9781941110010)
“There Is Blue Somewhere” (Cyberwit, Allahabad, India, 2020, ISBN: 9789390202966)
“Het Omstandereffect” (Boekscout Uitgeverij, Soest, Nederland, 2023, ISBN: 9789464896381)
“Manifest voor de poëzie”, Uitgeverij Contrabas, Nederland, 2012, ISBN: 9789079432639
Philip Meersman is a Brussels multi-talent: artist, researcher and literary jack-of-all-trades. With his XR poetry he experiments with visual, linguistic and performance elements. As an experienced team player and cultural expert he guarantees unique, groundbreaking projects. With an extensive worldwide network in the world of literature, art and music, he is the person to contact for your cultural events, workshops or literary performances. Philip is a much sought-after speaker and moderator at international poetry events and has an impressive list of publications to his name. As a workshop leader he offers creative and inspiring sessions for both adults and young people, from writing poetry and performance techniques to art history and writing grant applications.
From custom poems and readings to project coordination and jury membership – discover Philip Meersman's diverse portfolio here.
