Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Genpei Akasegawa. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Each tile has a simple design: a small circle at the top, a larger circle below it, and a few lines inside.
This image shows a grid of identical square tiles. Each tile has a simple design: a small circle at the top, a larger circle below it, and a few lines inside. The colors are mostly faded—light yellows, blues, and grays. The tiles are arranged neatly in rows and columns, like a wall or floor pattern.
One odd thing is how the tiles look slightly worn, as if they’ve been used or walked on. The artist made this work in two different years, 1963 and 1967, but kept the design the same.
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Overview
Untitled is a 1965 print by Genpei Akasegawa, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a grid of identical square tiles with a simple design, created using the diazotype medium.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a repeating pattern of tiles, each with a small circle above a larger one and internal lines. The design's simplicity and repetition evoke a sense of a floor or wall pattern, while the worn appearance of the tiles suggests use or wear.
Technique & Style
The diazotype process was used to create the print, resulting in faded colors such as light yellows, blues, and grays. The tiles are arranged in neat rows and columns, contributing to the overall sense of pattern and repetition.
History & Provenance
Although dated to 1965, the work was actually created in two separate years: 1963 and 1967, with the design remaining consistent across both versions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsuhiko Akasegawa , known by his pseudonym Genpei Akasegawa , was a Japanese artist and writer.
