Víctor Manuel Pinto (Valencia, 1982) is a poet, editor, cultural manager, and university professor. He earned a master’s in Venezuelan Literature and a doctorate in Cultural Studies from the Universidad de Carabobo. He directs the journal Poesía, published from the same university, and he leads workshops on theory and poetry. His most recent book is titled Quieto [Still] (2014). His work has been translated to English, German, and Italian.