born 1961
Kenneth Goldsmith is an American author, poet, and publisher known for his work in conceptual writing and language-based art. He is the founder of UbuWeb, a non-profit repository for avant-garde and experimental art, and has produced several notable works, including "Uncreative Writing" and "Seven American Deaths and Disasters." Goldsmith has also served as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches creative writing and literature.