Untitled

Untitled

Al Held

1959

paint

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a mix of bold colors and sharp shapes. There’s a big yellow circle with red and black rings inside it. Next to it are thick black lines forming squares and triangles, some filled with bright blue, orange, or brown. The edges look rough, like the paint was slapped on, and the background is mostly white with gray scribbles. The colors pop against each other—red and blue, yellow and black—without blending. The way the shapes overlap gives it a busy, almost chaotic feel. If you like this style, check out Al Held for more work like this.

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