Cabaret Voltaire (magazine)

Cabaret Voltaire was a short-lived Dadaist magazine published in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1916. It was conceived as an extension of the Cabaret Voltaire, a nightclub and artistic venue founded by Hugo Ball and Emmy Hennings. The magazine aimed to showcase and promote the radical art and anti-war sentiments that characterized the Dada movement.

The single issue of Cabaret Voltaire featured contributions from a wide range of artists and writers, including Hugo Ball, Emmy Hennings, Tristan Tzara, Hans Arp, Marcel Janco, and Guillaume Apollinaire. The content encompassed poems, essays, manifestos, and reproductions of artwork, often characterized by absurdity, nonsense, and a rejection of traditional artistic and societal norms. The magazine reflected the Dadaist spirit of challenging logic, reason, and established conventions.

The publication of Cabaret Voltaire marked a significant moment in the development of Dadaism, helping to solidify its principles and disseminate its message to a wider audience. Although only one issue was produced, the magazine's impact on the art world was considerable, serving as a platform for the expression of avant-garde ideas and contributing to the movement's lasting legacy.