Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Kudzanai Chiurai. It dates from 2009 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Kudzanai Chiurai's 2009 lithograph 'Untitled' is a print that combines image and text to convey a powerful message. The work is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowd scene with a central figure holding a stick aloft, overlaid with the bold, black-and-white text 'VOTE AT OWN RISK'. The image and text together convey a sense of urgency and warning, addressing themes of social and political risk.
Technique & Style
The lithograph technique used to create 'Untitled' gives the image a textured, nuanced quality. The black-and-white palette and bold typography add to the work's striking visual effect.
History & Provenance
'Untitled' is part of Kudzanai Chiurai's broader practice as a multidisciplinary artist and activist, which has been exhibited at institutions including the Museum für Moderne Kunst in Frankfurt and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kudzanai Chiurai (born 1981) is a Zimbabwean artist and activist. His repertoire of art combines the use of mixed media which involves the use of paintings, drawings, videos and photographs to address and tackle social,…
