Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Liliana Porter. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1972, this untitled work by Liliana Porter is a print held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The composition consists of a beige field over which a single thin wire runs horizontally, anchored to the paper at seven points and accompanied by a few dangling threads.
Technique & Style
The piece combines screenprinting with collage elements. The printed background provides a uniform beige surface, while the wire and threads are attached as three‑dimensional additions, blurring the boundary between two‑dimensional image and object. The minimalist palette and restrained materiality reflect Porter’s interest in integrating everyday objects into fine‑art contexts.
Subject & Meaning
The central wire, an ordinary, utilitarian object, is elevated by its precise placement and the tension implied by its attachments. The loose threads introduce a subtle irregularity, suggesting fragility or the passage of time, and invite viewers to consider the significance of mundane materials when isolated within an artistic frame.
History & Provenance
Liliana Porter produced this work in the early 1970s, a period marked by her exploration of print media and object incorporation. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of post‑minimal and conceptual artworks.
Artist & collection
Artist
Liliana Porter is an Argentine contemporary artist working in a wide variety of media, including photography, printmaking, painting, drawing, installation, video, theater, and public art.
