Untitled
1973
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1973
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a grid of faint, even lines on a pale background. The lines form neat squares, all the same size, with no color or shapes inside. The edges are soft, not sharp, and the whole thing looks quiet and simple. The artist used a screenprinting method to make this—it’s one of 30 almost identical prints. The lines don’t draw you to anything; they just sit there, steady and calm. Look up Agnes Martin to see how she turned simple grids into deep, peaceful art.