Raoul Hausmann (b. 1886, Austria – d. 1971)
Poèmes Phonétiques, 1959
Le Matelot ivre, 1954

Sound poetry is relevant for my exploration within sound art, in particular some of the projects with Artificial Ignorance Choir exploring spoken word as sound material.

His photo collages are also of interest when I am exploring strategies for parallel or multilayered representation from multiple vantage points.

I also sympathise with Dadaist attitude in general – not least their embracing of the absurd when challenging the normal.