Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Allen Ruppersberg. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Black block letters spell out *"IT’S NOT ART"* in the middle, with smaller text below reading *"(THAT COUNTS NOW)"*.
This poster is bright yellow at the bottom, fading to green at the top. Black block letters spell out *"IT’S NOT ART"* in the middle, with smaller text below reading *"(THAT COUNTS NOW)"*. The colors are flat and bold, and the words feel like a statement.
The artist made this as one of ten prints in 1988. It’s not tied to a specific art movement, but it plays with ideas about what art even is.
If you like this kind of direct approach, look up lithography next.
Overview
Untitled is a 1988 lithograph by Allen Ruppersberg, one of a series of ten prints. It is a print with bold, flat colors and text that challenges the definition of art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features the phrase 'IT'S NOT ART (THAT COUNTS NOW)' in block letters, questioning the nature of art. The text is presented in a straightforward manner, suggesting a commentary on the art world's values.
Technique & Style
The lithograph's colors transition from bright yellow at the bottom to green at the top, creating a gradient effect. The text is rendered in black, with the main phrase in larger letters than the parenthetical remark below.
Artist & collection
Artist
Allen Ruppersberg is an American conceptual artist based in Los Angeles and New York City.
