Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Dan Graham. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1969 book artwork by Dan Graham, comprising a photocopy-printed cover and five loose inserts. The book's blank pages and plain cover present an empty, unadorned format.
Subject & Meaning
The work's emptiness is a deliberate choice, inviting consideration of the concept of a book without content. It challenges expectations and raises questions about the nature of a publication.
Technique & Style
Graham employed photocopy printing to produce the book, a technique that reflects his interest in magazine-based art and conceptual practices. The resulting work is characterized by its simplicity and lack of visual content.
Context
Untitled is part of Graham's early explorations of conceptual and publication-based art, which later expanded to include photography, video, performance, and installation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Graham (March 31, 1942 – February 19, 2022) was an American visual artist, writer, and curator in the writer-artist tradition.
