Untitled
Alexander "Skunder" Boghossian
1964
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Alexander "Skunder" Boghossian
1964
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1964 tempera by Alexander "Skunder" Boghossian, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows two stylized faces with big, round eyes and strong lines. They’re wearing headgear that looks like crowns or helmets, and their clothes are covered in bold shapes—triangles, stars, and zigzags. The background is a mix of rough textures, with reds, oranges, and browns clashing against metallic golds and silvers. The faces look like they’re made from torn or layered pieces of cardboard, giving them a collage-like feel. The artist used bright colors and sharp edges to make everything stand out. If you like this style, check out tempera—the paint used here—to see how it creates such bold, flat colors.
