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Cubism Under Dada Scrutiny

Leonard A. Lauder Distinguished Scholar Adrian Sudhalter reflects on the achievements of Dada and how Dada and photography critique Cubism.

Introduction:

Sheena Wagstaff, Leonard A. Lauder Chairman for Modern and Contemporary Art, The Met

Lecturer:

Adrian Sudhalter, Leonard A. Lauder Distinguished Scholar (2018–19), Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art, The Met

Organized by the Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art


Contributors

Adrian Sudhalter
Research Curator for the Merrill C. Berman Collection

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