Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by John Armleder. It dates from 1996 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
This is just black and white circles. No colors. No faces. No shapes that look like anything real. Just rings on rings, getting smaller toward the middle.
The lines are all the same width. No shading. No tricks. It’s simple but feels weird to look at—like staring at a target or a spiral.
Check out John Armleder next—he made this print in 1996.
Overview
Created in 1996, this untitled screenprint is part of a series of thirteen works by Swiss artist John Armleder. The piece is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed among the institution’s holdings of contemporary prints.
Subject & Meaning
The image consists solely of concentric circles rendered in black and white. The rings diminish in size toward the centre, forming a pattern that suggests a target or a spiral, yet offers no representational content beyond its geometric arrangement.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the work employs a uniform line weight throughout, with no gradations of tone or shading. The monochrome palette and repetitive circular motif underscore a minimalist approach, emphasizing formal repetition over decorative detail.
History & Provenance
Armleder produced this print as one component of a thirteen‑piece portfolio released in the mid‑1990s. The Museum of Modern Art acquired the work shortly after its creation, and it has remained in the museum’s collection since.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Armleder is a Swiss performance artist, painter, sculptor, critic, and curator.
