Tristan Tzara

Tristan Tzara was a Romanian-born poet and artist, best known as a founder of Dadaism, an avant-garde art movement that emerged during World War I. Dada rejected traditional aesthetic and cultural values, emphasizing chaos, spontaneity, and absurdity to challenge societal norms and provoke new ways of thinking about art and life. Tzara’s work often involved experimental poetry and performances that aimed to surprise and question the status quo. His influence helped shape modern experimental art, highlighting the importance of innovation and anti-establishment ideas in creative expression.