Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Willem de Ridder. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The words "Fluxus Festival" are big at the top, with smaller text below about theatre, music, and exhibits.
This is a faded flyer for an event. Black text stands out on a light, paper-like background. It lists a bunch of names, like George Maciunas and Nam June Paik. The words "Fluxus Festival" are big at the top, with smaller text below about theatre, music, and exhibits.
The flyer is from 1963 and was made using a printing method called letterpress. That’s when ink is pressed onto paper with metal plates.
Check out Willem de Ridder, the artist who made this.
Overview
Untitled, a 1963 print by Willem de Ridder, is a letterpress work housed in The Museum of Modern Art's collection. At first glance, it appears as a faded event flyer with black text on a light background.
Subject & Meaning
The print advertises a 'Fluxus Festival', highlighting its components: theatre, music, and exhibits. Notable figures listed include George Maciunas and Nam June Paik, situating the work within the Fluxus movement.
Technique & Style
Created using the letterpress technique, the work features raised impressions of black text on a paper-like substrate, with larger 'Fluxus Festival' typography contrasting with smaller details below.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1963, the flyer's original purpose was promotional. It is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting its historical significance within the Fluxus movement.
Context
The Fluxus Festival, as advertised, was part of an international, interdisciplinary art movement emphasizing simplicity, humor, and experimentation, active from the late 1950s to the 1970s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Willem de Ridder was a Dutch anarchist and artist, known as a founder of Fluxus. He was the foremost Fluxus member in the Netherlands. He showed and sold Fluxus works in his gallery, Amstel 47, and shops Fluxshop and…
