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Untitled, by Carolee Schneemann, ink, 2009

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Overview

Untitled is a 2009 ink by Carolee Schneemann, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Carolee Schneemann
When & what style?
2009
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a collage of bold, messy colors. Bright reds, greens, and yellows clash with rough textures—some areas are thick and painted, others look like torn paper or scribbled lines. A blurry, shadowy figure sits in the center, half-hidden behind a curtain of swirling strokes. The edges feel uneven, like the artist grabbed whatever was around and layered it on. The mix of digital and handmade techniques makes it feel raw and unfinished. The signature in the corner hints it’s from a later career work, not an early sketch. If you like this wild style, check out lithography to see how artists print images this way.

About the artist

Portrait of Carolee Schneemann
Artist

Carolee Schneemann

Carolee Schneemann (October 12, 1939 – March 6, 2019) was an American visual experimental artist, known for her multi-media works on the body, narrative, sexuality and gender.

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