Shivram Gopinath

Born in Chennai, India, Shivram Gopinath is a poet who has called Singapore a home for more than two decades. His work, focusing on exploring prescribed narratives, observing absurdities, playing games of language, and the immigrant condition, has been heard at literary festivals, dingy bars and living rooms across the Asia Pacific. He often teaches workshops structured around poetic identity, and is co-founder of Mama Magnet, a cultural co-creator with a network of independent artists. Shivram is a twice-winning Singapore National Poetry Slam champion. Dey (Ethos Books, 2025) is his debut collection.