Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Walid Raad in 2006.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Walid Raad , 2006

Untitled is a print by Walid Raad. It dates from 2006 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a series of thirty‑one digital prints created in 2006 by Lebanese-born artist Walid Raad.

Untitled is a series of thirty‑one digital prints created in 2006 by Lebanese-born artist Walid Raad. Each print consists of a stark white rectangle bisected by a faint gray horizontal line, presenting an austere visual field that foregrounds absence and minimalism. The works are produced under the fictional research collective known as The Atlas Group, a recurring framework in Raad’s practice that interrogates the representation of history.

Subject & Meaning

The minimal composition functions as a visual riddle, prompting viewers to consider how images convey meaning in contexts of conflict and memory. By stripping away overt narrative content, the work draws attention to the processes of documentation and the gaps that persist in historical records, especially concerning Lebanon’s recent past.

Technique & Style

Executed as digital prints, the series employs a uniform production method that emphasizes reproducibility and the neutrality of the medium. The precise, clean edges and the barely perceptible gray line reflect a restrained aesthetic, aligning with Raad’s broader interest in the mechanics of image‑making and the subtle cues that shape interpretation.

History & Provenance

The prints were incorporated into The Atlas Group’s ongoing project and entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art shortly after their creation. Since then, they have been exhibited in various institutional contexts, illustrating Raad’s engagement with institutional archives and the circulation of artworks that question official narratives.

Context

Untitled exemplifies Raad’s interdisciplinary approach, which spans film, photography, installations, and performances, all centered on the interplay between fact and fiction in Lebanese history. The series continues to influence contemporary discourse on how minimalist visual strategies can expose the complexities of collective memory and the politics of representation.