Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Dick Higgins. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
"* The words are loose, some crossed out or underlined, and the page looks like a quick note jotted down.
This is a simple sheet of paper with black handwritten words in uneven, scrawled letters. The text reads things like *"emmett williams ear"* and *"uno pezzo per pianoforte di dick higgins."* The words are loose, some crossed out or underlined, and the page looks like a quick note jotted down.
The text mentions a "pianoforte" piece and a 1977 date at the bottom. It’s not a painting but a printed work—ink on paper, meant to be seen as art.
Look up Dick Higgins next to see more of his experimental work.
Overview
Untitled is a 1977 offset lithograph on commercial music paper by Dick Higgins, accompanied by handwritten ink annotations on its paper cover. Now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, this work blends printed and handwritten elements.
Subject & Meaning
The subject matter revolves around notations and references to musical and artistic endeavors, including a pianoforte piece by Higgins and a mention of Emmett Williams. The informal, scribbled appearance suggests a personal note or sketch.
Technique & Style
Characterized by its mixed media approach, combining an offset lithograph with loose, uneven handwritten ink annotations. The style is distinctly informal, with crossed-out and underlined text, evoking a sense of spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1977 by experimental artist Dick Higgins. The work is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, reflecting its recognition within the realm of avant-garde printmaking.
Context
Reflects Higgins' broader experimental practice, which often blurred lines between art, music, and literature. The use of music paper and pianoforte reference aligns with interdisciplinary tendencies in 1970s avant-garde art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dick Higgins was an American artist, composer, art theorist, poet, publisher, printmaker, and a co-founder of the Fluxus international artistic movement.
