Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Imi Knoebel. It dates from 1999 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1999, this screenprint by German artist Imi Knoebel consists of a vivid yellow field punctuated by six flat geometric forms. The smaller elements—rectangular in shape and rendered in red, blue, green, white and pink—are arranged without overlap, giving the impression of cut‑out pieces set against the bright background.
Subject & Meaning
The work presents an abstract arrangement of color and form, eschewing representational content. By juxtaposing primary and secondary hues within a simple compositional grid, it invites viewers to consider the visual relationships and tensions between the individual shapes and the surrounding field.
Technique & Style
Executed through screenprinting, the piece achieves uniform, sharply defined color areas characteristic of the medium. The clean edges and flat application of pigment reflect Knoebel’s interest in minimal, geometric abstraction and his preference for precise, reproducible processes.
History & Provenance
The print entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of late‑20th‑century printmaking. Its acquisition underscores MoMA’s commitment to documenting the development of contemporary abstract practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Imi Knoebel is a German artist. Knoebel is known for his minimalist, abstract painting and sculpture. The "Messerschnitt" or "knife cuts," is a recurring technique he employs, along with his regular use of the primary…
