David Avidan (born February 21, 1934 - May 11, 1995) was an Israeli "poet, painter, filmmaker, publicist and playwright" (as he often put it). He wrote twenty published books of Hebrew poetry, and is one of the most prominent and influential poets in Israeli history. February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (132nd in leap years). ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A poet is some one who writes poetry. ... Painting by Rembrandt self-portrait Detail from Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez, in which the painter portrayed himself at work For the computer graphics program, see Corel Painter. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... A publicist is a person whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a public figure, especially a celebrity, or for a work such as a book or movie. ... Template:Unsourced A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is someone who writes dramatic literature or drama. ...

He was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, and studied Literature and Philosophy at the Hebrew University, but did not graduate. He wrote mostly in Hebrew, and was an avant-garde artist throughout his life. He translated many of his own poems into English, and received several awards both as a poet and as a translator. Tel-Aviv was founded on empty dunes north of the existing city of Jaffa. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (האוניברסיטה העברית בירושלים) is one of Israels biggest and most important institutes of higher learning and research. ... Hebrew redirects here. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... A poet is some one who writes poetry. ... Translation is an activity comprising the interpretation of the meaning of a text in one language—the source text—and the production of a new, equivalent text in another language—the target text, also called the translation. ...

He was not popular with most critics or the general public throughout his life. He was condemned as egocentric, chauvinistic and technocratic. His first book, "Lipless Faucets" (1954), was attacked by nearly all poetry critics; the first favourable review was by Gabriel Moked, editor of the literary quarterly "Akhshav", and later one of Avidan's closest friends. Chauvinism is extreme and unreasoning partisanship on behalf of a group to which one belongs, especially when the partisanship includes malice and hatred towards a rival group. ... Technocracy can refer to: A bureaucratic technocracy, or a government run by the highly educated. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The quality of his later poetry was seen as inferior to that of his early works, although critics in favor of postmodern and experimental trends in poetry disagree. Andy Warhols iconic Marilyn Monroe // Postmodernism is an idea that has been extremely controversial and difficult to define among scholars, intellectuals, and historians, as it connotes to many the hotly debated idea that the modern historical period has passed. ...

Public interest in him diminished year by year. By the early 1990s he could scarcely make a living, and his mental condition had deteriorated. David Avidan died in Tel Aviv, the city which had played a central role in his life, and was, in many ways, the center of his creation. Tel-Aviv was founded on empty dunes north of the existing city of Jaffa. ...

Since his death, public interest and his posthumous literary stature have increased, positioning him as one the core poets of the Israeli canon.

See The Modern Hebrew Poem Itself (2003) ISBN 0-8143-2485-1

Books (poetry) - partial list

• Lipless Faucets, 1954
• Personal Problems, 1957
• Subtotal, 1960
• Pressure Poems, 1962
• Something for Someone, 1964
• A Book of Possibilities - Poems and More, 1985