Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Rirkrit Tiravanija. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2007, this untitled work by Rirkrit Tiravanija belongs to a series of six multiples. It is a printed piece that incorporates collage elements and is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
” The juxtaposition of political text and everyday scenes invites viewers to consider the relationship between personal observation and public discourse.
The composition assembles a variety of photographic fragments and textual excerpts. Among the images are a red wall with a shadowy silhouette, a man reading at a table, a pair of glasses, a monochrome cloud, and a slogan declaring “I’m Voting Bush Out.” The juxtaposition of political text and everyday scenes invites viewers to consider the relationship between personal observation and public discourse.
Technique & Style
The work combines a printed base with hand‑applied collage, gluing together small photographs and printed pages in a grid‑like arrangement. The inclusion of both archival images and contemporary text creates a layered visual field that balances order and apparent randomness, characteristic of Tiravanija’s mixed‑media practice.
History & Provenance
First produced in 2007 as part of a limited edition of six, the piece entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its creation. Its inclusion in MoMA reflects the institution’s interest in contemporary artists who explore participatory and socially engaged strategies through printed media.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rirkrit Tiravanija is a Thai contemporary artist residing in New York City, Berlin, and Chiangmai, Thailand.
