Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Robert Filliou, 1968
Untitled, by Robert Filliou, 1968

Untitled is a drawing by Robert Filliou. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1968 drawing by Robert Filliou, created using cut-and-pasted printed paper, pen, and tape on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The work juxtaposes two contrasting scenes, labeled 'good taste' and 'bad taste', featuring furniture and decorative objects, inviting the viewer to question conventional notions of aesthetics.

Technique & Style

Filliou employed collage techniques, combining cut-out images, handwritten text, and painted elements to create a visually complex and layered composition.

Context

The artwork's playful subversion of traditional notions of taste reflects the artist's interest in challenging societal norms and expectations.

Artist & collection

Artist

Robert Filliou

Robert Filliou was a French artist associated with Fluxus, who produced works as a filmmaker, action poet, sculptor, and happenings maestro.

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