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Untitled

George Maciunas Ay-O

1964

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1964 ink by George Maciunas Ay-O, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: George Maciunas Ay-O
When & what style?: 1964
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This poster is a messy collage of cut-up words and images. Bold black letters shout things like "HURRY!" and "GIGANTIC SHOW ON EARTH!" while a circular calendar lists events by date. Two stick-figure-like silhouettes stand on the sides, one holding a megaphone, the other a flag. Green paint splatters across parts of the text, covering words like "guaranteed" and "impressive." The calendar at the center lists names like *Yoko Ono* and *Dick Higgins*, hinting at a mix of performances and art happenings. The chaotic layout makes it feel like an urgent, playful invitation. If you like this wild mix of text and images, look up Ay-O, George Maciunas.