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Untitled, by Alison Knowles, graphite, 1965

Untitled

Alison Knowles

1965

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary Sheet Music

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1965 graphite by Alison Knowles, depicting Sheet Music, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Alison Knowles
When & what style?
1965
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a series of ten sheets of paper with different marks and writings. The papers have carbon copies, typewriter ink, and pencil marks. Some parts were added by other people, like Dick Higgins. This makes the work interesting because it shows how different people can contribute to one piece of art. You can learn more about this kind of collaborative art by looking at the work of artist Alison Knowles.

About the artist

Portrait of Alison Knowles
Artist

Alison Knowles

Alison Knowles (April 29, 1933 – October 29, 2025) was an American visual artist known for her installations, performances, soundworks, and publications.

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