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Untitled, by Allan McCollum, ink, 1974

Untitled

Allan McCollum

1974

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1974 ink by Allan McCollum, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Allan McCollum
When & what style?
1974
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a long, narrow band of tiny colored squares arranged in a repeating pattern. The squares are mostly earthy tones—yellows, browns, and grays—with some shimmery bits that catch the light. Above and below the band are two blank strips of pale paper, each marked with small, evenly spaced dots. The glitter in the squares makes the pattern feel almost alive, like it’s shifting when you move. The dots along the top and bottom edges look like they might be part of the printing process, not just decoration. If you like this kind of precise, repetitive art, look up Allan McCollum.

About the artist

Artist

Allan McCollum

Allan McCollum (born 4 August 1944) is a contemporary American artist who lives and works in New York City.

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