Artwork
Χωρίς τίτλο
Χωρίς τίτλο is an unspecified painting by Kostas Xanthopoulos. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1992 by Greek artist Kostas Xanthopoulos, this untitled work belongs to the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The composition centers on a partially concealed human face that peers over an implied ledge, its features obscured by dark sunglasses and a bright red cap. The background consists of a weathered wall whose surface bears faint, fragmented lettering.
Subject & Meaning
The figure’s half‑hidden posture and the juxtaposition of contemporary accessories with a decayed wall suggest a tension between visibility and anonymity. The red cap draws attention amid the muted surroundings, while the sunglasses mask expression, inviting viewers to contemplate themes of identity, concealment, and the passage of time within an urban context.
Technique & Style
Xanthopoulos employs a heavy impasto application, layering paint in thick, uneven strokes that create a tactile, almost sculptural surface. The brushwork is deliberately rough, giving the wall and the figure a sense of unfinished texture. This method emphasizes materiality and reinforces the gritty atmosphere suggested by the cracked, weathered backdrop.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in 1992, the painting has remained in the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s modern Greek art collection. No record indicates prior private ownership or exhibition history beyond the museum’s acquisition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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