Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Ben Kinmont in 2002.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Ben Kinmont , 2002

Untitled is a print by Ben Kinmont. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Created in 2002, this letterpress broadside by Ben Kinmount presents a stylized restaurant menu.

About this work

Overview

Created in 2002, this letterpress broadside by Ben Kinmount presents a stylized restaurant menu.

Created in 2002, this letterpress broadside by Ben Kinmount presents a stylized restaurant menu. The printed sheet features a decorative border framing a central illustration of a mouth with teeth, followed by a list of upscale dishes rendered in an elegant cursive typeface. The work is part of Kinmount’s ongoing inquiry into how artistic practice intersects with publishing and archival processes, and it resides in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The broadside adopts the format of a fine‑dining menu, naming dishes such as Steak Tartare and truffle‑infused desserts that reference cultural figures. By presenting culinary language in a formal printed medium, the piece invites viewers to consider the rituals of consumption, the construction of taste, and the ways in which art can mimic and critique the conventions of elite hospitality.

Technique & Style

Executed with traditional letterpress printing, the work combines raised type and a hand‑cut decorative border. The choice of a flowing cursive font contrasts with the mechanical impression of the press, creating a tension between artisanal craft and mass‑produced text. The mouth illustration, rendered in a simple line drawing, adds a whimsical visual counterpoint to the otherwise formal layout.

History & Provenance

Ben Kinmount, a California‑based artist, publisher, and antiquarian bookseller, produced the broadside as part of a larger project that explores the boundaries between art, publishing, and archival practice. After its creation, the piece entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it is catalogued among works that examine the materiality of printed matter and its role in contemporary art.