Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Yoko Ono. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
This is a blank sheet of light-colored paper with just a few faint words written in ink.
This is a blank sheet of light-colored paper with just a few faint words written in ink. The text says *"Piece for Naam June Park no. 1"* and *"Water"* near the top. In the bottom right corner, there’s a date—*3.27.1964*—and a small signature that looks like *"Yoko Ono."*
The paper is mostly empty, which makes the handwritten words stand out. It feels like an invitation to imagine what’s missing.
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Overview
Untitled, a 1964 drawing by Yoko Ono, consists of a predominantly blank light-colored paper with sparse ink annotations. The simplicity of the composition, featuring only a title, a single word, a date, and a signature, characterizes the work.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled appears to be more about the suggestion of an artwork than the artwork itself. The text 'Piece for Naam June Park no. 1' and 'Water' hints at a conceptual or performance piece, leaving the interpretation of 'Water' and the park's relevance open to the viewer.
Technique & Style
Ono's technique in Untitled emphasizes restraint, using minimal ink markings on an otherwise empty page. This sparse, conceptual approach aligns with Fluxus principles, which often prioritize idea over visual complexity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1964, Untitled reflects Yoko Ono's involvement with the New York Fluxus group. The date '3.27.1964' and signature confirm its authenticity within her early conceptual practice.
Context
Within the early 1960s New York art scene, Untitled embodies the experimental spirit of Fluxus, bridging conceptual art and performance. Ono's later multidisciplinary work in music, film, and activism contextualizes her broad artistic vision.
Artist & collection
Artist
Yoko Ono (Japanese: 小野 洋子, romanized: Ono Yōko, usually spelled in katakana as オノ・ヨーコ; born February 18, 1933) is a Japanese artist, musician, and peace activist.
