Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Peter Halley. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Peter Halley’s 1992 work Untitled is a relief halftone print composed of two sheets. The piece consists of a twelve‑panel grid, each panel presenting a modestly sized square. It is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
Each panel depicts a flat, yellow‑toned form that appears to float within a textured gray field. The forms suggest minimalist interior spaces—empty rooms or boxes—while subtle variations, such as tiny protruding handles or a solitary red square in the final panel, introduce a hint of narrative or functional detail.
Technique & Style
The work employs a halftone relief process, allowing the gray background to acquire a tactile, tiled appearance reminiscent of a floor pattern. The contrast between the smooth, colored shapes and the patterned surface creates a visual tension between flatness and surface texture.
History & Provenance
Created in 1992, Untitled entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its completion, where it has been displayed as an example of Halley’s exploration of geometric abstraction and spatial representation in print media.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Halley is an American artist and a central figure in the Neo-Conceptualist movement of the 1980s.
