Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Key Hiraga, oil, 1964
Untitled, by Key Hiraga, oil, 1964

Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Key Hiraga. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is an abstract oil painting created by Key Hiraga in 1964, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a mix of rough sketches and bold colors, with jagged lines and overlapping images of people and machines, evoking a sense of chaos and disorder.

Technique & Style

Hiraga's use of thick paint, evident in the black brushstrokes on the left, creates a textured surface, while the bright yellow square provides a contrasting focal point amidst the predominantly black-and-white composition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Key Hiraga

Key Hiraga (1936–2000) was a Japanese artist, born in Tokyo.

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