Manifesto (Dada)

The Dada Manifesto, written by Tristan Tzara in 1918, is a foundational text of the Dada art movement, which emerged as a response to the horrors of World War I. It rejected traditional artistic standards and embraced chaos, irrationality, and absurdity. Dada artists aimed to challenge societal norms and provoke thought by creating nonsensical art, poetry, and performances. The manifesto emphasized anti-art sentiment, advocating for spontaneity and the rejection of logic, thereby promoting a radical rethinking of creativity and culture. Dada aimed to liberate people from conventional expectations, making art accessible to everyone.