Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Peter Halley. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Peter Halley’s 1993 untitled work is a relief halftone print held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The piece consists of a grid of sixteen small rectangles arranged in four rows, surrounding a larger central rectangle, all set against a light beige background.
Subject & Meaning
The small rectangles showcase a range of patterned surfaces—tie‑dye motifs and abstract designs rendered in hues of pink, green, yellow, and brown—suggesting a playful exploration of color and texture within a structured format.
Technique & Style
Created as a relief halftone, the work combines printmaking with a raised surface, allowing the varied patterns to emerge through subtle tonal gradations. The central rectangle is split into a solid yellow left half and a stark black right half, emphasizing contrast through minimal color fields.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1993, the piece entered MoMA’s collection, where it remains part of the museum’s holdings of contemporary print media, reflecting Halley’s engagement with post‑minimalist visual language.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Halley is an American artist and a central figure in the Neo-Conceptualist movement of the 1980s.
