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Dadaism

An avant-garde art movement of the early 20th century, Dadaism was anti-war and anti-bourgeois. Major players included Marcel Duchamp, Hans Arp and Max Ernst.

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Erwin Blumenfeld exhibition. Model: Dovima, in black and red, photographed through lavatory glass. Variant of photo in "Vogue US", August 1, 1950.

Fashion meets surrealism in photos of Erwin Blumenfeld

His work is more than glitz and glamour. An Amsterdam show highlights how avant-garde art played into his images.
ArtsFebruary 14, 2019
Feiern bis zum Irrsinn - Zürich ehrt 100 Jahre Dada

There was Dada!

Nonsense performances and absurdist poetry - Dada is 100 years old.
February 8, 2016

Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazin | 06. Februar 2016

100 years of Dada, a book about time and a photo series about life in transit.
February 8, 2016
Magazine "Dada" 1919, Copyright: picture-alliance/akg-images

How Dadaism revolutionized art 100 years ago

A century ago, international artists and writers met in Zurich to form a new movement: Dadaism.
February 2, 2016
Hugo Ball im Cabaret Voltaire

How Dadaists revolutionized art a century ago

In 1916, these artists rebelled against the establishment and the absurdity of war, creating a movement called Dada.
CultureFebruary 2, 201612 images
Man RayÄs "Le Violon d'Ingres", Copyright: Getty Images/AFP/B. Sax

Erotic photos without a camera

Man Ray dared to sexualize his unique mix of art and photography. The artist would've turned 125 on August 27.
August 27, 2015
Malewitsch Das Schwarze Quadrat

10 square works of art you should know

100 years ago this year, Kazimir Malevich painted his iconic "Black Square," influencing major artists to this day.
May 12, 201510 images