Zurich Dada

Zurich Dada was an art movement that emerged in Zurich during World War I, around 1916, as a response to the chaos and destruction of the war. It embraced randomness, absurdity, and anti-establishment ideas to challenge traditional notions of art and society. Dada artists used unconventional techniques like collage, photomontage, and spontaneous performance to provoke thought and question authority. Rather than seeking beauty or clarity, Zurich Dada aimed to disrupt expectations and reflect the absurdity of the modern world, encouraging viewers to think critically about culture and politics.