Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Anna Maria Maiolino, ink, 1987
Untitled, by Anna Maria Maiolino, ink, 1987

Untitled is an ink drawing by Anna Maria Maiolino. It dates from 1987 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1987 drawing by Anna Maria Maiolino, created with ink and colored ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing consists of a grid of 16 squares, each containing simple shapes and ink splashes. The arrangement emphasizes process over representation, with no discernible real-world subject.

Technique & Style

The artwork features uneven ink applications and rough paper texture, suggesting a spontaneous or experimental approach. The varying degrees of finish across the squares add to the sense of process-driven creation.

History & Provenance

The drawing was created in 1987 and is now held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Anna Maria Maiolino

Anna Maria Maiolino (b. 1942) was a Brazilian artist, born in Scalea.

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