“According to the Laws of Chance” is an abstract collage on board created by Jean Arp in 1933, associated with the Dada art movement. The artwork is housed at the Tate Modern in London, UK. This composition exemplifies Arp’s embrace of randomness and unpredictability, characteristic of the Dada movement.
The artwork features an arrangement of irregular black shapes dispersed across a white background. These forms appear to be randomly placed, adhering to the principle suggested by the title. The overall effect is a study in contrast, texture, and the dynamics between the positive shapes and the negative space surrounding them. The juxtaposition of stark black against white creates a visually striking composition that challenges traditional notions of structure and intentionality in art.