IC Design - Sophie Taeuber-Arp - 1918 Dada Marionettes
These posable figurines are based on the original 1918 Dada marionettes by Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Long known only in artist circles, Taeuber-Arp's revered creations are among the most important artworks of the avant-garde, merging Dada performance with constructivism.
These posable figurines are based on the original 1918 Dada marionettes by Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Long known only in artist circles, Taeuber-Arp's revered creations are among the most important artworks of the avant-garde, merging Dada performance with constructivism. Reproduced in collaboration with the Museum fur Gestalting Zurich and hand-crafted in Germany. These posable wooden figurines have no strings. Posable wooden figure, no strings. Licensed edition in collaboration with Museum of Design Zurich
Painted wood and flexible wire
Guard H:6.5" x Ø:3.5" torso / Stag H:11" x Ø:4.5" / King (seated) H:12.6" / King (upright) H:15" / Kings Throne Ø:4"
Design by: Sophie Tabuer-Arp
Design year: 1918
Sophie Taeuber-Arp was a Swiss artist, designer and dancer who was born in 1889 and died in 1943. She was a prominent figure of the Dada movement and is known for her avant-garde approach to art, which included painting, sculpture, textiles, and furniture design. Taeuber-Arp's works were characterized by bold geometric forms and a playful use of color, and she was a pioneer in the use of abstraction in art. She also worked as a teacher, helping to develop the next generation of artists, and was an advocate for gender equality in the art world. Taeuber-Arp's legacy continues to inspire contemporary artists, and she is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of modern art.