The artwork, “Literature Sausage,” is a sculpture created by Dieter Roth in 1974. It is part of the Neo-Dada art movement. The artwork features a visual and conceptual composition that embodies the playful and often ironic sensibilities of Neo-Dada.
The artwork consists of two pieces of sausage, artfully composed within a wooden frame. The sausages, resembling traditional meat products, are hung by strings, with one of the sausages being partially sliced to reveal its interior. A label affixed to one of the sausages reads “Martin Wetzer Halbzeit,” adding an element of textual intrigue to the piece. The earthy tones and tactile materials employed in the sculpture evoke a sense of physicality and domesticity, playing on the conventions of both food presentation and artistic representation. This work exemplifies Roth’s innovative use of unconventional materials and his exploration of the boundaries between art and everyday objects.
