Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a silver drawing by Matt Mullican. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1980 work by Matt Mullican, comprising printed paper and gelatin silver prints pinned to a bulletin board.
Subject & Meaning
The work is a collage of diverse images, including close-ups of body parts, objects, landscapes, and crowds, arranged without clear order. A single red poster with white text stands out amidst the predominantly black-and-white images.
Technique & Style
The images are pinned to the board, sometimes overlapping or cropped, creating a personal and informal display. The mix of photographs, news clippings, and sketches suggests a gradual accumulation of material over time.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Matt Mullican, born in 1951 to artist parents, maintains studios in Berlin and New York City.
Artist & collection
Artist
Matt Mullican (born September 18, 1951) is an American artist and educator. He is the child of artists Lee Mullican and Luchita Hurtado. Mullican lives and works in both Berlin and New York City.
