Why is it called Dada art?

Why it is called Dada art relates to the aim of the artists who worked in the movement. Dadaists sought to challenge the conception of art by producing pieces that defied norms and shocked or surprised their viewers. Dada is the French word for hobby horse. The Dadaists chose it almost at random because they liked the sound of it, and the term had nothing to do with art itself. As a result, it seemed an ideal name for art that challenged the notion of what was and wasn't art. Find an assortment of Dadaist art on 1stDibs.