Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Milan Knížák George Maciunas, 1969
Untitled, by Milan Knížák George Maciunas, 1969

Untitled is a drawing by Milan Knížák George Maciunas. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Milan Knížák's Untitled is a drawing created around 1969, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a cut-and-pasted photostat on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a brain dissected to reveal internal spaces containing a small globe with figures, suggesting a connection between the inner workings of the mind and the world at large.

Technique & Style

The brain is rendered as a collage of disparate parts, with labeled edges and a non-realistic representation. The internal globe appears as an antiquated map, complete with stars and miniature figures, evoking a sense of nostalgia and curiosity.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Museum of Modern Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.