Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil print by Arnaldo Pomodoro. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Arnaldo Pomodoro's *Untitled* (1968) is a mixed-media print combining lithography with foil collage. This circular composition features a complex arrangement of lines, shapes, and contrasting colors, characteristic of the artist's exploration of visual and spatial tension.
Subject & Meaning
The print's central motif—a dark blue oval intersected by a light blue bar, set within a circle of crisscrossing red and purple lines—suggests themes of containment, division, and the interplay between surface and depth, reflecting Pomodoro's fascination with rupture and internal complexity.
Technique & Style
Pomodoro integrates lithographic techniques with foil collage, enhancing the print's tactile and reflective qualities. The foil additions impart a three-dimensional effect, while the juxtaposition of faint, grid-like lines with bold, colored shapes typifies a modernist aesthetic infused with sculptural sensibility.
History & Provenance
Created in 1968, *Untitled* aligns with Pomodoro's period of experimentation with mediums beyond sculpture. Originating from the artist's Milan studio, its provenance is not extensively detailed here, though it reflects his contemporary engagement with printmaking.
Context
Within Pomodoro's oeuvre, *Untitled* bridges his sculptural themes—evident in works like *Sphere Within Sphere*—with the flat plane of printmaking, demonstrating his ability to translate spatial complexity across mediums.
Legacy
This work contributes to the broader recognition of Pomodoro's versatility across sculptural and print media, influencing subsequent generations in exploring multidimensional artistic expression.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arnaldo Pomodoro (23 June 1926 – 22 June 2025) was an Italian sculptor based in Milan.
