“Torn-Up Woodcut” is a woodcut artwork created by Jean Arp between 1920 and 1954. It belongs to the Dada art movement and can be classified as abstract. The artwork is currently housed at the Tate Modern in London, UK.
The artwork features abstract, organic shapes rendered in bold black lines set against a white background. The piece comprises fragmented sections of a woodcut that appear to have been intentionally torn and then rearranged, creating an intriguing juxtaposition of forms. The abstract shapes possess a fluid quality, contributing to the overall dynamism of the composition. The deliberate fragmentation and reassembly of the woodcut emphasize the Dada movement’s embrace of randomness and chance, underscoring Arp’s innovative approach to art-making.