Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Öyvind Fahlström, ink, 1974
Untitled, by Öyvind Fahlström, ink, 1974

Untitled is an ink print by Öyvind Fahlström. It dates from 1974 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1974 screenprint by Öyvind Fahlström, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print combines everyday objects, such as buildings and boats, with abstract symbols resembling maps, musical notes, and clocks, creating a complex visual puzzle.

Technique & Style

Executed in screenprint, the work features bright yet muted colors against a dark background, with sharp lines and irregularly arranged shapes that overlap or float independently.

Context

Fahlström's work often blended the mundane with the enigmatic, suggesting a fascination with the interplay between the familiar and the obscure.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Öyvind Fahlström

Artist

Öyvind Fahlström

Öyvind Fahlström (1928–1976) was a Swedish artist, born in São Paulo.

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