Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Nam June Paik. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a print by Nam June Paik, created around 1965, comprising 18 stapled sheets. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Technique & Style
The work is an offset print on multiple sheets of paper, stapled together. This format suggests an experimental approach to art-making, potentially exploring the relationship between visual arrangement and musical composition.
Subject & Meaning
Although titled 'Untitled', the work's structure and Paik's interests imply a connection to music, possibly referencing Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. The arrangement of sheets may evoke a musical score or composition.
Context
Paik's work was part of a broader exploration of the intersection between art and technology, a theme present in his other works and those of his contemporaries.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nam June Paik was a South Korean artist. He worked with a variety of media and is considered to be the founder of video art. He is credited with the first use (1974) of the term "electronic super highway" to describe…
