Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Gio Pomodoro. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Giò Pomodoro’s 1965 lithograph, titled Untitled, presents a stark black‑and‑white composition of two irregular forms—a jagged, mountain‑like shape opposite a sinuous, wave‑like line—set against a plain white field. The contrast of bold, uneven ink strokes against the empty background emphasizes the artist’s focus on abstract gesture rather than representational content.
Subject & Meaning
The work does not depict recognizable objects; instead it explores the dynamics of line and mass. The opposing shapes suggest tension and movement, inviting viewers to consider the interplay of solidity and fluidity inherent in abstract visual language, a concern central to Pomodoro’s practice during the 1960s.
Technique & Style
Created through lithography, Pomodoro applied ink directly onto a prepared stone surface, allowing the rough, spontaneous edges to retain the immediacy of hand‑drawn marks. The monochrome palette and stark contrasts are characteristic of his printmaking at the time, highlighting his interest in the material qualities of the medium.
History & Provenance
Born Giorgio Pomodoro in 1930, the artist moved to Milan in 1954, initially working in jewelry design before turning to sculpture and printmaking. The Untitled lithograph entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of mid‑century Italian avant‑garde works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giorgio Pomodoro, better known as Giò Pomodoro, was an Italian sculptor, printmaker, and stage designer. His brother was the sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro.
