Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Gilbert Proesch, George Passmore Gilbert & George. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1975, this untitled work belongs to a series of eight letterpress cards, each accompanied by a matching envelope. Produced by the collaborative duo Gilbert & George—Gilbert Proesch and George Passmore—the piece is classified as a print and is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work does not carry a descriptive title, inviting viewers to engage with its visual and textual elements without predetermined narrative guidance. Its format as a card and envelope suggests themes of communication, exchange, and the everyday objects that structure social interaction.
Technique & Style
Executed through letterpress printing, the piece reflects the duo’s interest in mechanical reproduction and the tactile qualities of printed matter. The process involves pressing inked type onto paper, yielding a crisp, high-contrast image that emphasizes the materiality of the medium.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the card has remained within the institutional sphere, entering the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Its inclusion in MoMA underscores the museum’s commitment to documenting experimental print practices of the 1970s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gilbert Proesch, George Passmore Gilbert & George
Gilbert & George, Gilbert Proesch, George Passmore was a British artist.
