Arts & LiteratureBrazilian1917 – 2002
Coleta de Mello Neto
Concretist poet, experimental Brazilian literature
Biography
Brazilian poet and songwriter who was a key figure in the Concretist movement. His experimental approach to poetry combined visual and linguistic elements in innovative ways.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
Brazilian
Born
1917
Died
2002
Thinking about the name
Coleta
Latin origin
“A Spanish or Italian diminutive form suggesting a small Cole or coda, the -eta ending creates a warm, approachable feminine name. Coleta has European sophistication while remaining accessible, with a vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking something both familiar and romantic.”