Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by David Diao, ink, 1969
Untitled, by David Diao, ink, 1969

Untitled is an ink print by David Diao. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

David Diao's Untitled is a 1969 screenprint held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a plain beige surface with faint vertical lines and subtle numerical notations in the corners, evoking a sense of emptiness or absence.

Technique & Style

The work's simplicity is achieved through screenprinting, which allowed Diao to produce a uniform, nearly image-less surface.

Context

Untitled is part of Diao's exploration of emptiness and blankness, a theme present in other works by the artist.

Artist & collection

Portrait of David Diao

Artist

David Diao

David Diao is a Chinese American artist and teacher based in New York City.

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