Mito Elias

Mito Elias is a Cape Verdean artist and storyteller known for his exploration of language in various forms. A key figure in the Creole diaspora, he blends poetry, sound, and visual arts. Emerging in the 1980s as a voice for Cape Verde’s Utopia generation, he later studied at Ar.Co in Lisbon and engaged with the African diaspora in the 1990s. Since 2013, he has lived in Melbourne, participating in poetic readings and sound art events. His work appears in anthologies and reflects his cultural journey, offering a unique perspective on identity and connection.

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