Love Parade 1917

"Love Parade" (1917) by French artist Francis Picabia is a prime example of Dada art. The work depicts an abstract and whimsical machine-like assemblage, showcasing the movement's rejection of traditional artistic values and embrace of absurdity. Picabia's signature use of bold lines, flat colors, and mechanical imagery evokes a sense of both playful irony and critique of modern society. The work's title adds a further layer of irony, as it implies a playful procession while the visual elements suggest a more complex and unsettling critique.