Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Douglas Gordon. It dates from 2011 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2011, the work consists of a set of ten offset lithographs produced by Scottish artist Douglas Gordon, who was born in 1966. The series is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Gordon’s practice spans film, photography and print, and he has been recognized with awards such as the Turner Prize (1996) and the Hugo Boss Prize (1998).
Subject & Meaning
Each print presents a stark black disc centered against a dark field, encircled by a luminous halo. The halo’s edges shift from soft yellow to green, while a subtle red glow appears at the lower margin, creating a sense of layered illumination. The minimal composition invites contemplation of light, space and the tension between presence and absence.
Technique & Style
The images were produced using offset lithography, a commercial printing process that transfers ink from a metal plate to a rubber blanket before applying it to paper. Gordon employs the method to achieve precise, uniform color fields and sharp edges, emphasizing the graphic clarity of the concentric forms while retaining the subtle tonal variations characteristic of the medium.
History & Provenance
The ten prints were assembled as a cohesive series and subsequently acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, where they remain on view. Their inclusion in MoMA’s collection reflects the institution’s interest in contemporary print practices and in Gordon’s broader exploration of visual perception across media.
Artist & collection
Artist
Douglas Gordon (born 20 September 1966) is a Scottish artist. He won the Turner Prize in 1996, the Premio 2000 at the 47th Venice Biennale in 1997 and the Hugo Boss Prize in 1998. He lives and works in Berlin, Germany.
