Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Magdalena Abakanowicz, gouache, 1963
Untitled, by Magdalena Abakanowicz, gouache, 1963

Untitled is a gouache work on paper by Magdalena Abakanowicz. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1963 collage by Magdalena Abakanowicz, made from cut-and-pasted papers, ink, and gouache on paper.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Abakanowicz's experimentation with materiality and form, using a mix of painted, printed, and colored papers.

Context

Abakanowicz was a prominent postwar Polish artist, known for pushing the boundaries of sculpture and installation through her use of textiles.

History & Provenance

Abakanowicz later taught at the University of Fine Arts in Poznań and held visiting professorships in the United States, expanding her influence beyond Poland.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Magdalena Abakanowicz

Artist

Magdalena Abakanowicz

Magdalena Abakanowicz (Polish pronunciation: aba-ka-NO-vich; 20 June 1930 – 20 April 2017) was a Polish sculptor and fiber artist.

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