Artist Quote by Tristan Tzara
“Dada is not modern at all, it is rather a return to a quasi-Buddhist religion of indifference. Dada puts an artificial sweetness onto things, a snow of butterflies coming out of a conjurer's skull. Dada is stillness and does not understand the passions.”
About This Quote
Source Manifesto: Dada Manifesto, 1918
Dada rejects modernity, embracing a detached, almost Buddhist indifference, cloaking reality in artificial sweetness and stillness while ignoring passion.
In simple terms: Dada opposes modernism, favoring indifferent stillness over passion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when detachment masks true feeling.
Themes
art
philosophy
culture
indifference
spirituality
Mood
reflective
critical
contemplative
Type
analytical
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- cultural analysis
- personal reflection
- creative practice
Key Concepts
Buddhist concepts
modernist critique
aesthetic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does indifference affect artistic authenticity?
- Can stillness coexist with passion?
A Different Perspective
Dada’s indifference can stifle authentic emotional expression.
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