Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire was a nightclub in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 1916 by artists Hugo Ball and Emmy Hennings. It became the birthplace of the Dada movement, which challenged traditional art and cultural norms by promoting chaos, spontaneity, and anti-establishment ideas during World War I. The cabaret hosted experimental performances, poetry, and avant-garde art, serving as a platform for artists to express disillusionment with society. Its innovative spirit influenced future art movements, emphasizing originality and questioning conventions, and it remains a symbol of radical artistic experimentation.