Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Rirkrit Tiravanija. It dates from 1991 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1991 work by Rirkrit Tiravanija, consists of two side-by-side blank white rectangles on bright orange paperboard, framed by a thin wooden border. Faint, nearly imperceptible typed text is centered on each rectangle.
Subject & Meaning
The piece's subjectivity lies in its deliberate emptiness and the subtle presence of typed words, suggesting an erasure or withdrawal of information, which imbues the work with a sense of mystery and intentionality.
Technique & Style
Employing simple, everyday materials (paper and typewriter), Tiravanija's technique emphasizes the interplay of contrasting colors (orange and white) to visually highlight the near-absence of textual content.
History & Provenance
Created in 1991, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rirkrit Tiravanija is a Thai contemporary artist residing in New York City, Berlin, and Chiangmai, Thailand.
