Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Eugenio Carmi. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1964 screenprint by Italian artist Eugenio Carmi, exemplifies his contribution to Italian abstractionism through its composition and technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a grid of tiny squares containing numbers, symbols, and faint shapes, evoking industrial and technological themes prevalent in mid-20th-century modern art. A central section resembles early computer code or punched cards, underscoring the intersection of art and emerging technology.
Technique & Style
Executed in a predominantly monochrome palette with subtle variations in tone, the screenprint's stencil-based process is evident. The work's abstract, grid-based structure aligns with Carmi's emphasis on geometric forms.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting its recognition within the context of international modern art movements of the time.
Context
Created in 1964, the work reflects the era's fascination with industrialization and the dawn of the computer age, situating Carmi's abstraction within a broader cultural narrative.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, Untitled contributes to the institutional narrative of mid-20th-century abstraction and its technological inspirations, influencing perceptions of Carmi's role in Italian modern art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eugenio Carmi (17 February 1920 – 16 February 2016) was an Italian painter and sculptor. He is considered to have been one of the main exponents of abstractionism in Italy.
