Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil print by Rirkrit Tiravanija. It dates from 2022 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media print created by Rirkrit Tiravanija in 2022, combining screenprint, gold foil, and lithograph techniques. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a figure from behind, constructed from collaged newspaper clippings, with a face formed by a swirling pattern of black and yellow pages. A sailing ship is set against a blue sky in the background. Incorporating actual headlines and advertisements, the figure's composition comments on the interplay between personal identity and public information.
Technique & Style
Tiravanija employs a distinctive technique of cutting and arranging newspaper clippings to form the figure, overlaying select areas with gold foil to introduce a reflective, luxurious element. This juxtaposition of mundane, ephemeral materials with precious foil underscores the artist's exploration of value and perception.
History & Provenance
Created in 2022, the print is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, reflecting the institution's interest in contemporary artists' experimentation with mixed media and conceptual themes.
Context
Untitled aligns with Tiravanija's broader practice of transforming everyday objects and texts into artworks that prompt reflection on societal narratives and individual experience. The inclusion of 'The New York Times' at the top grounds the piece in a specific journalistic and cultural context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rirkrit Tiravanija is a Thai contemporary artist residing in New York City, Berlin, and Chiangmai, Thailand.
