Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Robert Watts. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an offset lithograph on gummed and perforated paper, created by Robert Watts in 1967. It is presented in its original Affixations packaging.
Subject & Meaning
The work comprises a grid of 100 stamps, each with a unique design, including faces, objects, and patterns. The stamps are labeled 'FLUXPOST' and feature the word 'AFFIXATIONS' prominently at the top of the sheet.
Technique & Style
The print reflects Watts' involvement in the Fluxus movement, known for experimental and interdisciplinary practices. The use of perforated edges and gummed paper suggests a functional aspect to the work, blurring the line between art and everyday objects.
History & Provenance
Robert Watts was an American artist and educator, teaching at Rutgers University from 1953 to 1984, alongside artists such as Allan Kaprow and Roy Lichtenstein. He was a key figure in the Fluxus movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Marshall Watts (1923–1988) was an American artist best known for his work as a member of the international group of artists Fluxus.
