Jean ArpFrench, 1887–1966Die Wolkenpumpe (The Cloud Pump)
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Die Wolkenpumpe (The Cloud Pump)” now? Collection: The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Not on view at present. Checked September 22, 2026.
New York, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 181.2023
In the catalog
Sources
- The Museum of Modern Art
- Image: The Museum of Modern Art — © the artist or rights holder
In the life of Jean Arp
The whole lifeend of the First World War
A French name: Hans becomes Jean
When Alsace reverted to France at the end of the First World War, French law required Arp to adopt a French name, and he legally became Jean Arp, although he kept calling himself “Hans” when speaking German.
1920
The Cologne Dada group
In 1920 Arp, working under the name Hans, set up the Cologne Dada group together with Max Ernst and the social activist Alfred Grünwald.
1920
Meets El Lissitzky and Kurt Schwitters in Berlin
In 1920 in Berlin Arp met El Lissitzky and Kurt Schwitters.
October 1922
Married: Sophie Taeuber-Arp
