Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Daniel Buren, 1977
Untitled, by Daniel Buren, 1977

Untitled is a print by Daniel Buren. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This work is one of thirteen rubber stamps created by Daniel Buren in 1977. It is a simple, black ink stamp on a square of paper.

Subject & Meaning

The stamp features Buren's signature thin, evenly spaced vertical stripes, a motif he used to challenge conventional notions of art and its presentation.

Technique & Style

The work was made using a rubber stamp, a technique that allows for easy replication. The uniform stripes are characteristic of Buren's minimalist style.

Context

Buren's use of a repetitive pattern was part of a broader practice of institutional critique, exploring the relationship between art and its display in various settings.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Daniel Buren

Artist

Daniel Buren

Daniel Buren (born 25 March 1938, in Boulogne-Billancourt) is a French conceptual artist, painter, and sculptor.

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