Kurt Schwitters was one of the most important European artists of the 20th century. In this latest Sotheby’s video, Sotheby’s specialist Etienne Hellman describes the profound impact that World War I had on his art. Discover how he invented a new language, creating ‘Merz’ such as this outstanding work offered in Sotheby’s upcoming Modernités auction (26 October 2021 | Paris). Find out how Schwitters took his inspiration from found objects on the street, creating his own and very unique form of art. Click here to watch more Sotheby’s videos.