Untitled
1983
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1983
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows dozens of tiny airplanes scattered across a dark, textured background. The planes are drawn in white ballpoint pen, some flying straight, others tilted or upside down. The dark backdrop looks like woven fabric or a rough surface, making the planes stand out sharply. The artist used a simple pen on printed paper glued to canvas—no paint, just lines. The planes all look different, like they’re caught in motion but frozen at once. If you like this, check out Alighiero Boetti for more of his work.
