Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Carl Andre. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
" At the bottom, the name "jan dibbets" appears, along with a dedication and opening hours.
This is a plain white page with black text. The words "bulletin 87" are centered at the top. Below that, there’s an address in Amsterdam and a phone number. Smaller text reads "printed matter to," followed by dates "11.2 - 1.3.1979." At the bottom, the name "jan dibbets" appears, along with a dedication and opening hours.
The page looks like a simple flyer for an art event. It’s all text—no images, just clean, bold type. The design is minimal, almost empty.
Look up Carl Andre to see how he used similar simplicity in his own work.
Overview
Untitled, a 1975 print by Carl Andre, is one of 156 offset printed bulletins. Composed of a plain white page with centered black text, it appears to be a simple event flyer with no images.
Subject & Meaning
The text details an event at an Amsterdam location, specifying dates (11.2 - 1.3.1979), featuring artist Jan Dibbets, along with dedication and opening hours. The subject is ostensibly promotional, yet its inclusion in a series by Andre suggests an exploration of the mundane as art.
Technique & Style
Characterized by minimal design, the print employs clean, bold typography, echoing Andre's signature use of simplicity. The absence of images underscores the focus on text as the primary artistic element.
History & Provenance
Created in 1975, this print is part of a larger set of 156. It is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Artist & collection
Artist
Carl Andre was an American minimalist artist recognized for his ordered linear and grid format sculptures. His sculptures range from large public artworks, to large interior works exhibited on the floor, to small intimate works.
