Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Mai-Thu Perret in 2015.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Mai-Thu Perret , 2015

Untitled is an ink print by Mai-Thu Perret. It dates from 2015 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 2015, this untitled work is one of a quintet of aquatint prints produced by Swiss artist Mai‑Thu Perret, who was born in 1976 and works at the intersection of feminist inquiry and avant‑garde visual strategies. The piece belongs to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art and exemplifies her practice of merging conceptual concerns with graphic simplicity.

Subject & Meaning

The composition consists of five geometric triangles set against a muted green field. Four of the forms are rendered in black and orient downward, while a solitary yellow triangle points upward, disrupting the visual rhythm and suggesting a subtle hierarchy or divergence within an otherwise uniform arrangement.

Technique & Style

Executed as an aquatint, the print employs a tonal printing process that allows for soft, velvety gradations of color and texture. The stark contrast between the matte black shapes and the vivid yellow element highlights Perret’s interest in minimal graphic language and the material possibilities of printmaking.

History & Provenance

The work entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its creation, becoming part of a broader acquisition of contemporary prints that reflect the institution’s commitment to representing diverse, interdisciplinary artists. Its inclusion underscores the museum’s recognition of Perret’s contribution to contemporary print media.

Context

Perret’s oeuvre frequently incorporates literary allusions, craft techniques, and performative gestures, situating this print within a larger body of work that interrogates gendered narratives through formal experimentation. The series of five aquatints collectively explores repetition and variation, using simple geometric motifs to probe larger cultural and feminist themes.