Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Arturo Herrera. It dates from 2009 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2009 by Mexican-born artist Arturo Herrera, this untitled drawing consists of dense black markings on a white sheet of paper. The work is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where it is displayed among other examples of contemporary drawing.
Technique & Style
The surface is covered with interlacing lines that branch and coil across the entire field, resembling a tangle of roots or thin branches. Some strokes are heavy and assertive, while others dissolve into faint, delicate traces, producing a rhythm of contrast between density and openness.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the drawing has remained within the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, having been acquired directly from the artist or his representatives. Its presence in the museum’s collection underscores MoMA’s commitment to documenting the evolution of drawing practices in the early twenty‑first century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arturo Herrera is a Venezuelan-born, Berlin-based visual artist known for wide-ranging work that is rooted in the practice of collage.
