1922
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Kleine Dada Soirée (Small Dada Evening) is a 1922 ink by Theo van Doesburg, held at National Gallery of Art.
This poster is a chaotic mix of bold red and black text and shapes. Words overlap in jagged edges, some slanted, others straight. Tiny doodles like a bird or a face peek between the letters. The colors are mostly red, black, and a light beige background. The words are in German and seem to list names, dates, and phrases like "Dada Soirée" and "Revolution." The layout feels messy on purpose, like someone cut up letters and glued them down fast. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it’s made.
Theo van Doesburg was a Dutch painter, writer, poet, and architect. He is best known as the founder and leader of De Stijl.
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