Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Charles Long. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1998, this untitled work by Charles Long consists of a series of seven digital prints. The piece is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Each print presents a stylized cream-colored box, marked with a black‑letter label reading “THE INTERNALIZED PAGE PROJECT,” a modest handle, and paired black rings that frame the object.
Subject & Meaning
The imagery isolates a simple container, turning an everyday object into a focal point for contemplation. By emphasizing the box’s surface, handle, and decorative rings, the work invites viewers to consider the materiality of objects that usually serve functional purposes, suggesting a dialogue between the mundane and the conceptual.
Technique & Style
Long employs digital printing to achieve a flat yet precise rendering of color and form. The stark contrast between the creamy background and the black typographic elements heightens visual clarity, while the minimal composition underscores a restrained aesthetic that aligns with late‑1990s explorations of print media.
History & Provenance
The portfolio was produced in 1998 and subsequently acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains in the permanent collection. Its inclusion reflects MoMA’s interest in documenting the transition from traditional printmaking to digitally mediated practices during that period.
Context
Emerging at a time when artists were increasingly integrating digital technologies into fine art, Long’s work engages with broader conversations about the reproduction of objects and the role of the artist’s hand in an era of electronic production. The piece resonates with contemporaneous investigations into the boundaries between design, objecthood, and image.
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