Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Álvaro Barrios. It dates from 1983 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
People and animals are scattered around, and there’s a mix of daily life—someone riding a bike, others walking or standing.
This image looks like a black-and-white newspaper clipping. It shows a city street scene with old buildings, a bridge, and a canal. People and animals are scattered around, and there’s a mix of daily life—someone riding a bike, others walking or standing. The text is in Spanish, with headlines and articles about health and art.
The caption mentions this is a "Grabado popular" (popular engraving) by Álvaro Barrios. The image is dated 1983 and looks like it’s meant to show a contrast between old and new.
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Overview
Untitled is a 1983 photolithograph by Álvaro Barrios, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is an example of a 'Grabado popular' or popular engraving.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a city street scene with old buildings, a bridge, and a canal, showing daily life and a mix of old and new elements. Newspaper-style text in Spanish discusses health and art, adding to the scene's narrative.
Technique & Style
The work is a photolithograph, a printmaking technique. The image resembles a black-and-white newspaper clipping, with a mix of text and imagery.
Context
The contrast between old and new in the image may be a deliberate commentary on the state of the city or society.
Artist & collection
