Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Marcel Mariën in 1970.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Marcel Mariën , 1970

Untitled is a drawing by Marcel Mariën. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

The land areas are colored in faint yellows and greens, but the red ink stands out everywhere—like a tangled web over Africa, Europe, and Asia.

This is a world map covered in red lines and scribbles. The land areas are colored in faint yellows and greens, but the red ink stands out everywhere—like a tangled web over Africa, Europe, and Asia. Some places have extra markings, almost like someone was tracing paths or marking borders with urgency.

The date in the corner says "Feb. 1970," and the name "Marcel Mariën" is signed at the bottom. The red lines don’t follow roads or coastlines—they look more like a burst of energy or frustration.

Check out Marcel Mariën to see how he turned maps into something else.

Overview

Untitled is a 1970 drawing by Marcel Mariën, created with felt-tip pen on a printed world map. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a world map marked with red lines and scribbles, overlaying the original geographical details. The red markings do not follow conventional paths or borders, suggesting a representation of abstract energy or emotion rather than literal geography.

Technique & Style

Mariën's use of felt-tip pen on a printed map exemplifies his experimental approach to materials and found imagery, characteristic of his work within the Surrealist and Situationist movements.

History & Provenance

Created in February 1970, as indicated by the date in the corner, Untitled is signed by Mariën at the bottom. It is now held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Marcel Mariën

Marcel Mariën (29 April 1920 – 19 September 1993) was a Belgian surrealist (later Situationist), poet, essayist, photographer, collagist, and filmmaker.