I love the way you frame that—saying Tzara’s Wikipedia page would cure the worst insomniac instead of just saying it would put you to sleep. Also, I’ve been thinking about how Dadaism, which inspired Surrealism, really feels like one of the key inspirations for today’s shock art. The way Dada challenged norms and embraced absurdity seems to have paved the way for the provocative and often confrontational nature of modern shock art.
Yes, it has been called 'artistic anarchy' by many... And as you said, Dada's primary purpose was to shock, confuse, and challenge the social norms of society, art, and, of course, war.
Haha 😆 no way! I guess they love Dracula more :) I think they have an exhibition in the National Museum (or at least a room) for Tzara - as an avant-garde poet :))
Fantastic. I'm so glad I found your blog. I've literally just finished reading a chapter I started on Dadaism. So, it's funny that you quoted my post earlier because it's on a very tenuously related subject to Dadaism. I'm reading Make it Modern by Brandon Taylor. Terribly expensive but worth every penny.
Yes, what a coincidence..😁 :) I have had a long “lifetime” fascination with Dadaism since my school years. I haven't read the book you mentioned, but I've just looked it up, and it seems interesting :)
It's always been one of those aspects of modern art that I've had a vague understand of, so I'm glad to be getting to know it better now. It's fascinating how Cubism developed, and then Futurism, and then Dada.... Apparentlt Surrealism comes next in the book.
This is great. Just the kind of thing I should be thinking instead of what I have been thinking of. I have been working on a longer writing thing all the while I have been posting silly little things on Substack and all this is very useful. Thank You Very Much!
I ran into some of these ideas on languageisavirus. Also, I am a fan of Anthony Burgess. I even saw him being interviewed on the Dick Cavett show. Wonderfully asbsurd.
Well, I heard about it through Tom Philips and Williams S. Burroughs. Good ideas keep coming back. Besides, it's fun and virtually anyone can do some form of it. Weren't the Dadaists the ones who would type a sentence--story write by group--and someone else would write the new sentence? Didn't they come up with this form for a sentence challenge: The exquisite corpse will drink the new wine.
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. My family were Romanian Jews, they came from the same place as Mila Kunis. The situation in Romania was so bad for Jews that an American ambassador in the 19th century attempted to have them all relocated to America. Here’s a link to the history for all interested. https://youtu.be/rVoj317Ovkw?si=CSzfh32IgWzAyT4R
This was great. I recall William Burroughs using what he called “the cut-up method” with words and even letters. But this sounds more robust. And a great use of all these books I have!
Thank you, John! :) I agree that our home libraries are a great source for Tristan Tzara writing method, especially when we're stuck or out of ideas. I've been using this method for many years, so I guess I'm somewhat of a PRO 😄 It’s a lot of 🎢 fun… and William Burroughs was also a huge fan of it :)
This definitely creates absurd situations! What a fun writing method!
I love the way you frame that—saying Tzara’s Wikipedia page would cure the worst insomniac instead of just saying it would put you to sleep. Also, I’ve been thinking about how Dadaism, which inspired Surrealism, really feels like one of the key inspirations for today’s shock art. The way Dada challenged norms and embraced absurdity seems to have paved the way for the provocative and often confrontational nature of modern shock art.
Yes, it has been called 'artistic anarchy' by many... And as you said, Dada's primary purpose was to shock, confuse, and challenge the social norms of society, art, and, of course, war.
Love Dadaismne
Yeah, Dada is cool :))
I lived in Romania for 20 years and never heard of Tristan Tzara. So glad I came across this. The 9 phrase writing is cool as well! Thanks
Haha 😆 no way! I guess they love Dracula more :) I think they have an exhibition in the National Museum (or at least a room) for Tzara - as an avant-garde poet :))
Fantastic. I'm so glad I found your blog. I've literally just finished reading a chapter I started on Dadaism. So, it's funny that you quoted my post earlier because it's on a very tenuously related subject to Dadaism. I'm reading Make it Modern by Brandon Taylor. Terribly expensive but worth every penny.
And thank you Dan ✌️💥🌟
Yes, what a coincidence..😁 :) I have had a long “lifetime” fascination with Dadaism since my school years. I haven't read the book you mentioned, but I've just looked it up, and it seems interesting :)
Well, share your insights with us later!!
It's always been one of those aspects of modern art that I've had a vague understand of, so I'm glad to be getting to know it better now. It's fascinating how Cubism developed, and then Futurism, and then Dada.... Apparentlt Surrealism comes next in the book.
Now I want to read it… 😂
Good! 😊
This is fascinating! I am so tempted to grab some books right now and try it! Thanks for sharing!
Cool :) no rush... Now when you know how to do that - and its usually fun!
This is great. Just the kind of thing I should be thinking instead of what I have been thinking of. I have been working on a longer writing thing all the while I have been posting silly little things on Substack and all this is very useful. Thank You Very Much!
I'm glad you find it helpful :) You can always adapt it as you wish… It's a fun method and never boring!
I ran into some of these ideas on languageisavirus. Also, I am a fan of Anthony Burgess. I even saw him being interviewed on the Dick Cavett show. Wonderfully asbsurd.
That's cool :)) So, it's not so new to you… I'm glad someone heard about it, because not so many knew about Dada and Tristan when I mentioned him here
Well, I heard about it through Tom Philips and Williams S. Burroughs. Good ideas keep coming back. Besides, it's fun and virtually anyone can do some form of it. Weren't the Dadaists the ones who would type a sentence--story write by group--and someone else would write the new sentence? Didn't they come up with this form for a sentence challenge: The exquisite corpse will drink the new wine.
yes I think so, I've heard about it... its also a fun approach, but it works mostly in creative groups or school:))
Good ideas are immortal, true :))
Thank you for sharing
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. My family were Romanian Jews, they came from the same place as Mila Kunis. The situation in Romania was so bad for Jews that an American ambassador in the 19th century attempted to have them all relocated to America. Here’s a link to the history for all interested. https://youtu.be/rVoj317Ovkw?si=CSzfh32IgWzAyT4R
Thank you :) that's interesting additional information…I’ll check your video link 👋
Who doesn't have a friend who could use more fun in their life, Angela? Asking for a friend...You are my Dora Maar and more, dear, for the day.
That was fun! That was quick! That is probably the length, (breath), and depth of today's post. Day 4, out the door and into the surreal...
For my current book
I am using something like
20 books an hour
Max five hours of book recycling
Repeat each day
I pick up scraps
And copy them
Onto my pages
Schopenhauer
Apparently
Had a problem
With Hegel
But that isn't
today's
Chapter
I’m going to leave the iron gates open & give it a whirl!
Well, this sounds amazing! I'll have to give it a try when I have more time to fart around.
This was great. I recall William Burroughs using what he called “the cut-up method” with words and even letters. But this sounds more robust. And a great use of all these books I have!
Thank you, John! :) I agree that our home libraries are a great source for Tristan Tzara writing method, especially when we're stuck or out of ideas. I've been using this method for many years, so I guess I'm somewhat of a PRO 😄 It’s a lot of 🎢 fun… and William Burroughs was also a huge fan of it :)
Oh, this looks fun. Saving to try later!!
great, thank you :)) have fun with it...
Super fun--and your results are very good!