Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Save The Press Campaign. It dates from 1989 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1989, this untitled work is an offset‑printed sticker that functions as a graphic print. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art and was produced by the activist group Save The Press Campaign.
Subject & Meaning
The image presents a stark black‑and‑white portrait whose face is partially obscured by a vivid red band. Above and below the portrait, the words “SAVE THE” and “PRESS” appear in bold, block capitals, turning the piece into a direct call for media freedom.
Technique & Style
Executed as an offset‑printed sticker, the work relies on high‑contrast monochrome photography combined with a single, saturated red stripe. The minimalist layout, plain white background, and large sans‑serif lettering give it the visual immediacy of a street‑level protest poster.
History & Provenance
The piece was produced by the Save The Press Campaign during a period of heightened concern for journalistic independence. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its creation, where it remains on view as part of the museum’s contemporary political graphics collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
You’ve probably seen these stickers stuck to lampposts or subway walls without realizing it’s art—it’s the Save the Press Campaign’s 1989 Untitled.
