der die DADA

Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Emmy Hennings, Hannah Höch and many other women were essential protagonists of the most subversive art movement of the 20th century. In contrast to the self-declared founding fathers of Dada, however, they were quickly consigned to oblivion. In their works, they thematized identity and sexuality, and questioned bourgeois norms. At the same time, male artists explored new concepts of masculinity, detached from traditional paradigms and despite the militarism of the time.  Together they contributed to the permeability of gender roles.

For the first time, this wide-ranging exhibition presents the complex contribution of women to Dada and shows the liberatory striving toward emancipation. Contemporary artworks, illustrate the movement’s continuing impact up to the present day.

Funded by                                           Funded by                                                   Funded by

the German Federal                            the Federal Government Comissioner

Cultural Foundation                            for Culture and the Media