Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Fluxus George Maciunas, ink, 1962
Untitled, by Fluxus George Maciunas, ink, 1962

Untitled is an ink drawing by Fluxus George Maciunas. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, a 1962 work by George Maciunas, a key figure in the Fluxus movement, is a diazotype drawing with ink additions, housed in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The piece presents a grid-based score, detailing a sequence of actions involving everyday objects (ladder, mud, pebbles) and their manipulations (slap, drop, roll), alongside timed durations, conceptualizing sound and physical performance.

Technique & Style

Characterized by a stark grid on a light background, the work features black marks, dots, and lines to denote timing and actions, exhibiting a rigid, puzzle-like simplicity.

History & Provenance

Created in 1962 by George Maciunas, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting the artist's contribution to the Fluxus movement's emphasis on interdisciplinary experimentation.

Artist & collection

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