Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Anne Imhof. It dates from 2022 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, produced in 2022, is an abstract work that combines aluminum with acrylic paint. The composition is dominated by a deep green that gradually darkens to black toward the lower edge, while a network of fine white lines traverses the bottom half, introducing a subtle sense of motion within the overall stillness.
Subject & Meaning
The piece juxtaposes a somber, monochromatic field with delicate linear gestures that suggest fleeting traces or fleeting gestures. The contrast between the heavy, muted background and the airy, pen‑like strokes invites contemplation of tension between solidity and ephemerality.
Technique & Style
Constructed on an aluminum substrate, the artist applied layers of acrylic pigment to achieve a smooth gradient. The white markings were executed with a fine applicator, resembling pencil or pen work, and are integrated into the acrylic surface, creating a crisp, tactile line against the glossy field.
History & Provenance
Created by German visual and performance artist Anne Imhof, the work entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art shortly after its completion. Imhof, born in 1978, is recognized for interdisciplinary practices that span painting, drawing, and durational performance, and she was awarded the Golden Lion at the 2017 Venice Biennale for her performance piece Faust.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anne Imhof (born 1978 in Giessen, Germany) is a German visual artist, choreographer, and performance artist who lives and works between Frankfurt, Paris and Los Angeles.
