Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Lawrence Weiner. It dates from 1978 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1978 drawing by Lawrence Weiner, an artist associated with the Conceptual Art movement. It is executed in typewriting and ink on printed paper.
Technique & Style
The work features layered typed and handwritten text, achieved through the superimposition of typewritten words. Weiner's use of a typewriter as a creative tool reflects the everyday nature of the device at the time.
Subject & Meaning
Weiner's piece explores the use of language as a material in art, presenting text in a non-traditional format. This approach engages with conventional art subjects through the manipulation of words.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lawrence Charles Weiner (February 10, 1942 – December 2, 2021) was an artist born and raised in New York City.
