Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Nan Goldin. It dates from 2000 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a silver dye bleach print by Nan Goldin, part of a diverse portfolio created in 2000, now in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lone figure at night, shrouded in fog, dressed in a long fur coat, black leather gloves, and a dark scarf. The mysterious, smoke-like fog and faint city lights evoke a sense of intrigue and isolation.
Technique & Style
Technically, the work is a silver dye bleach print, characteristic of Goldin's later photographic approach, which often emphasized capturing intimate, raw moments.
History & Provenance
Created in 2000, the piece is part of Goldin's later body of work. It is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
This work reflects Goldin's tendency in her later years to use photography for documenting personal, often enigmatic scenes, contrasting with her earlier, more vibrant and colorful depictions of life.
Legacy
As part of Goldin's oeuvre, 'Untitled' contributes to her legacy of using photography to narrate complex, deeply human experiences, though its specific impact within her catalog is defined more by its thematic continuity than innovation.
Artist & collection
![Untitled [photograph using a slide projection of dopatta and chilli]., by Zarina Bhimji](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/zarina-bhimji--untitled-photograph-using-a-slide-projection-of-dopatta-and--d03dd096ef04d951-w320.webp)
