Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Edward Ruscha. It dates from 1994 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1994 print by Edward Ruscha, an artist associated with the pop art movement, created using the mixografia technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a large blue rectangle with the word 'SMELLS' in white block letters, presented without context or narrative, inviting interpretation.
Technique & Style
The mixografia process yields a tactile, embossed effect, with the inked surface extending to the sheet's edges, eliminating a border and emphasizing the word's presence.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Ruscha's diverse practice across multiple mediums, including printmaking and artist's books.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Joseph Ruscha IV (, roo-SHAY; born December 16, 1937) is an American artist associated with the pop art movement.
