Quitow

Quitow is a literary project founded by a group of artists and writers in the 1920s in Paris, France. The name "Quitow" is a portmanteau of the words "quit" and " loss," implying a break from the conventions of traditional art.

The Quitow movement was characterized by its focus on experimentation and innovation in art and literature. The group's members, who came from diverse backgrounds and countries, sought to push the boundaries of their respective art forms. This resulted in the creation of works that blended elements of Dadaism, Surrealism, and other avant-garde movements.

Quitow was known for its provocative nature and rejection of mainstream artistic values. The group's members often incorporated elements of chance and randomness in their works, challenging traditional notions of creativity and aesthetic value. Through their art, the Quitow movement aimed to question the very notion of what constituted art.

While the Quitow movement gained some attention in Parisian art circles during the 1920s and 1930s, its influence is largely reported and documented. The movement's esoteric nature and experimental approach have limited its recognition in mainstream art historical accounts.

Despite this, Quitow's impact can be seen in the work of subsequent avant-garde movements, such as the Situationists and the Fluxus movement. Quitow's focus on experimentation and the blurring of boundaries between art forms has had a lasting influence on the development of modern and contemporary art.