Cadavre Exquis

Cadavre Exquis, translating to "exquisite corpse" in French, is a collaborative artistic and literary technique where multiple participants contribute sections of a work sequentially without knowing the entire finished product. Originating from surrealist artists in the 1920s, it involves folding or covering parts of a drawing or text so each contributor only sees what was created before them. This method fosters spontaneity, surprise, and collective creativity, often resulting in unexpected and imaginative compositions. It can be applied to drawings, stories, or poems, making it a playful way to explore collective expression.