A black-and-white picture of Esohe Weyden looking past the camera. Een zwart-witfoto van Esohe Weyden die langs de camera kijkt.

Esohe Weyden (BEL)

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Esohe Weyden (BEL)

Esohe Weyden (1990, BEL) is a writer, poet, presenter, and lawyer. She currently serves as the poet laureate of Antwerp, which has taken her to a variety of stages, from literary festivals to national ceremonies. Her work explores language as a space for identity, community, and imagination. With her collection Tussentaal (2022), she was nominated for the C. Buddingh’ Prize. Alongside her literary practice, she is a doctoral researcher in family property law at the University of Antwerp.

How you might know this poet

  • Poet laureate of Antwerp from 2025 to 2027.
  • Performances at festivals such as Crossing Border, Pukkelpop, and Tomorrowland.
  • Winner of the 2022 audience award at the PrixFintroPrijs; debut poetry collection Tussentaal (2022), nominated for the C. Buddingh Prize, followed by Richtingloos navigeren (2025).

A black-and-white picture of Esohe Weyden looking past the camera. Een zwart-witfoto van Esohe Weyden die langs de camera kijkt.
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