Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Waldemar Cordeiro. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1972 print by Waldemar Cordeiro, an artist and critic who played a key role in Brazil's concrete art movement and was a pioneer in the use of computers for artistic purposes.
Subject & Meaning
The work presents a pixelated, grayscale image that lacks distinct forms, instead comprising a blur of varying tones framed by a thin border.
Technique & Style
Produced using computer output on paper, the print's texture and aesthetic reflect the technological capabilities and limitations of early computer art.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, representing Cordeiro's contribution to the development of computer art during its early years.
Artist & collection
Artist
Waldemar Cordeiro (April 12, 1924 – June 30, 1973) was an Italian-born Brazilian art critic and artist. He worked as a computer artist in the early days of computer art and was a pioneer of the concrete art movement in Latin America.
