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Untitled, by Bruce Nauman, ink, 1975

Untitled

Bruce Nauman

1975

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1975 ink by Bruce Nauman, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Bruce Nauman
When & what style?
1975
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a lithograph, featuring a mix of colors including red, green, and white. The dominant feature is large, bold letters that spell out "HELP ME HURT ME DEAD." The letters are painted in a way that makes them appear distressed or rough. The colors used in the painting are muted, which adds to the overall sense of unease. The use of bold letters and muted colors creates a striking contrast that draws the viewer's attention. The painting's bold and distressed style is reminiscent of other works by Bruce Nauman, an American artist known for his experimental approach to art.

About the artist

Artist

Bruce Nauman

Bruce Nauman (born December 6, 1941) is an American artist. His practice spans a broad range of media including sculpture, photography, neon, video, drawing, printmaking, and performance. Nauman lives near Galisteo, New Mexico.

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