Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Charlotte Moorman, Mastropaul Design Nam June Paik. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Inside the hood are three small black-and-white photos of a person singing into a microphone.
This poster shows a blue figure with a hooded head, holding a microphone. Inside the hood are three small black-and-white photos of a person singing into a microphone. The background is mostly blue with white text and a fuzzy TV-like image at the top.
The text names Nam June Paik and Charlotte Moorman, along with a date in 1972. The poster looks like it’s for an event at a museum in Syracuse.
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Overview
This 1972 offset lithograph, titled 'Untitled', is a collaborative work by Nam June Paik, Charlotte Moorman, and Mastropaul Design, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a hooded, blue figure holding a microphone. The hood contains three inset black-and-white photographs of a person singing into a microphone, suggesting a thematic focus on performance and possibly the intersection of music and technology.
Technique & Style
Created using offset lithography, the work features a predominantly blue background with white text and a distorted, TV-like image at the top. The style blends promotional aesthetics with artistic experimentation, characteristic of Paik's innovative approach.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1972, the poster appears to promote an event at a Syracuse museum, highlighting the collaborative nature of the project. It is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
The work reflects the collaborative spirit of the early 1970s art scene, particularly the intersection of art, music, and technology that defined Paik's practice. The involvement of Moorman and Mastropaul Design underscores the multidisciplinary approach.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charlotte Moorman, Mastropaul Design Nam June Paik
Nam June Paik, Charlotte Moorman, Mastropaul Design was an American) (American) ( artist.
