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Untitled, by Christopher Wool, 1989

Untitled

Christopher Wool

1989

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1989 by Christopher Wool, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Christopher Wool
When & what style?
1989
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows black shapes glued onto a white background. The shapes look like torn or cut-out letters and bars. Some pieces overlap, while others float apart. The black is uneven, with rough edges and texture. The artist used simple materials—just black enamel on paper—to create this. The way the shapes are arranged feels deliberate but not precise, like someone rearranged words on purpose. Try looking up Christopher Wool to see more of his work.

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