Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Anna Boghiguian. It dates from 2011 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2011, this untitled work by Anna Boghiguian consists of gouache applied to paper and is classified as a drawing. It resides in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The composition is dominated by a muted gray field punctuated by three country names rendered in irregular lettering, with a jagged white line separating two of the terms.
Subject & Meaning
The three words—Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia—are positioned along a vertical axis, suggesting a geographic relationship among the nations. The uneven script and the cracked‑like white line evoke a sense of instability or contested borders, inviting contemplation of political or historical tensions in the Horn of Africa region.
Technique & Style
Boghiguian employs gouache, a water‑based medium that offers both opacity and the capacity for rapid, gestural marks. The surface shows areas of thick, saturated pigment alongside faded, almost erased sections, creating a textured, sketch‑like quality. Smudges and scratches further emphasize a loose, improvised approach.
History & Provenance
The piece was produced in 2011 and subsequently entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, where it remains on view. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s interest in contemporary works that engage with geopolitical themes through minimalist visual strategies.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anna Boghiguian is an Egyptian contemporary artist. One of Egypt's foremost contemporary artists, her work investigates various historical events in a political context, such as the history of the cotton trade, the salt…
