"All writing is filth" ― Antonin Artaud From Antonin Artaud Dramatist Added on 1/31/2026 About Antonin Artaud Antonin Artaud was a French dramatist, writer, actor, and theorist associated with avant-garde theatre. He is best known for developing the concept of the Theatre of Cruelty. Born: 1896-09-04 Died: 1948-03-04 View all quotes from Antonin Artaud