Hugo Ball

Hugo Ball was a Danish-born poet and artist, best known as a founder of the Dada movement in early 20th-century Europe. Dada was an avant-garde movement that challenged traditional art and societal norms, emphasizing spontaneity, absurdity, and anti-establishment ideas. Ball's performances often included experimental poetry and provocative art pieces designed to question conventional values and provoke thought. His work aimed to highlight the chaos and disillusionment of the post-World War I period, advocating for creative freedom and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.