Tristan Tzara Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tristan Tzara.

Tristan Tzara was a prominent figure in the Dada movement, born in Romania in 1896. He is best known for his avant-garde poetry and his role in founding the Dada movement in Zurich during World War I. Tzara played a crucial role in challenging conventional artistic norms, advocating for irrationality and anti-establishment ideas. Through his radical performances and writings, he aimed to provoke social and artistic revolution. Tzara continued to contribute to the art world until his death in 1963, leaving a lasting impact on artistic movements and inspiring future generations of experimental artists.

Art is a private thing, the artist makes it for himself; a c

Art is a private thing, the artist makes it for himself; a comprehensible work is the product of a journalist. We need works that are strong, straight, precise, and forever beyond understanding.

Tristan Tzara

Art

Thought is made in the mouth.

Thought is made in the mouth.

Tristan Tzara

Thought

The rest, called literature, is a dossier of human imbecilit

The rest, called literature, is a dossier of human imbecility for the guidance of future professors.

Tristan Tzara

Books