Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Ilia Zdanevich. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Ilia Zdanevich's 1918 print, Untitled, is a letterpress poster held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It is a faded, brown sheet with black text.
Subject & Meaning
The poster advertises four lectures on Italian Futurism, listing dates and a price. The text, in Russian, is hand-set in large, uneven letters, reflecting Zdanevich's engagement with early 20th-century avant-garde movements.
Technique & Style
The letterpress technique used to create the poster has resulted in slightly smudged text, giving it a worn appearance. The hand-set typography contributes to the work's rough, aged look.
History & Provenance
Zdanevich, associated with Futurism and Dada, created the poster in 1918. It is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ilia Mikhailovich Zdanevich (Georgian: ილია ზდანევიჩი, (April 21, 1894 – December 25, 1975), known as Iliazd (Georgian: ილიაზდ), was a Georgian-Polish and French writer, artist and publisher, and an active participant…
