Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Joseph Kosuth. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Joseph Kosuth's 1997 print 'Untitled' is part of a diverse portfolio featuring various printmaking techniques. The work is a screenprint with hot stamping, characterized by a black square with white text.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a statement 'One only finishes the finished work' attributed to Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, a reference to the artist's perspective on the nature of completion and artistic process.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Kosuth's use of screenprinting combined with hot stamping, resulting in clean and bold typography against a dark background.
History & Provenance
'Untitled' is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying Kosuth's contribution to conceptual art through his exploration of language and meaning.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Kosuth (; born January 31, 1945) is an American conceptual artist, who lives in New York and Venice, after having resided in various cities in Europe, including London, Ghent and Rome.
