Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Charlotte Moorman, Nam June Paik, Tomas Schmit, Wolf Vostell, Eckart Rahn, Bazon Brock Joseph Beuys. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
This painting is a poster for a 1965 event called 24 Hours.
It was created by a group of artists. They were experimenting with new ideas.
The event was a mix of art and music, with performances and exhibits.
This combination of art forms was new and interesting at the time.
Check out lithography to learn more about the technique used to create this poster.
Overview
Created in 1965, this offset lithograph—simply titled Untitled—serves as the visual announcement for the interdisciplinary event known as 24 Hours. The work is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection and represents a collaborative effort among several avant‑garde figures.
Subject & Meaning
The image functions as a poster, promoting an occasion that blended visual art, experimental music, and live performance. By uniting these media, the piece reflects the period’s interest in breaking down boundaries between artistic disciplines.
Technique & Style
Produced through offset lithography, the print employs the flat‑color, graphic qualities typical of mid‑1960s poster design. The collaborative nature of its creation is evident in the varied visual elements that suggest a collective aesthetic rather than a single author’s hand.
History & Provenance
The lithograph was generated by a group of artists—including Joseph Beuys, Charlotte Moorman, Nam June Paik, Tomas Schmit, Wolf Vostell, Eckart Rahn, and Bazon Brock—who each contributed to the 24 Hours program. It entered MoMA’s holdings as part of the museum’s effort to document experimental art practices of the 1960s.
Context
The 24 Hours event took place at a time when artists were actively exploring multimedia collaborations, integrating sound, performance, and visual installations. The poster’s production aligns with broader trends in Fluxus and happening movements that emphasized temporality and audience participation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charlotte Moorman, Nam June Paik, Tomas Schmit, Wolf Vostell, Eckart Rahn, Bazon Brock Joseph Beuys
Joseph Beuys, Charlotte Moorman, Nam June Paik, Tomas Schmit, Wolf Vostell, Eckart Rahn, Bazon Brock (1921–1986) was a German artist.
