Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Irwin Kremen, 1977
Untitled, by Irwin Kremen, 1977

Untitled is a drawing by Irwin Kremen. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1977 drawing on paper by American artist Irwin Kremen, whose background is in clinical psychology. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Technique & Style

The drawing features a torn and patched yellow paper surface, revealing gray and white underneath. The texture appears handmade, with crumpled and flattened areas, frayed edges, and scattered specks of darker color. A faint line of small dots is visible near the center, adding to the work's non-representational character.

Subject & Meaning

As a non-representational work, Untitled does not depict recognizable subjects. Its abstract nature is characteristic of Kremen's artistic style, which often incorporates collage and other mixed-media elements.

History & Provenance

Kremen began his artistic career in mid-life, after establishing himself as a clinical psychologist. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and previously directed Duke University's Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology.

Artist & collection

Artist

Irwin Kremen

Irwin Kremen (June 5, 1925 – February 5, 2020) was an American artist who began making art while Director of the Duke University Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology, when he was 41, after earning a PhD six years…

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