the Cadavre Exquis

Cadavre Exquis, meaning "Exquisite Corpse" in French, is a collaborative creative activity where participants sequentially contribute to a composite artwork or text without seeing the entire piece. In visual arts, one artist begins drawing or painting a section, then folds or obscures part of it before passing it on to the next artist to add their portion. The process continues until the final piece is revealed, often resulting in surprising and imaginative compositions. This method encourages spontaneity, collective creativity, and unforeseen connections, making it a popular exercise in art and literature to foster innovation and playful experimentation.