Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Alexander Kosolapov. It dates from 1991 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1991 lithograph by Alexander Kosolapov, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a grid of identical labels with the word 'CAVIAR' and a simple fish design, referencing Soviet-era export packaging. The use of English text and outdated USSR reference adds a layer of cultural and temporal complexity.
Technique & Style
The labels' design combines hand-drawn elements, such as the fish and yellow dots, with printed text, achieving a sticker-like appearance. The repetition of the labels creates a grid pattern.
Context
Created in 1991, the work reflects the impending obsolescence of the USSR, referenced on the labels, as the country dissolved that year.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander Kosolapov is a Russian-American sculptor and painter, and a prominent figure of the Sots Art movement. He immigrated to the United States in 1975 and has since lived and worked in New York City.
