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Untitled

Cildo Meireles

1975

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1975 by Cildo Meireles, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Cildo Meireles
When & what style?: 1975
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image is a close-up of a Brazilian 500 Cruzados Novos banknote, with a portrait of a man on the right side. The note features a mix of green, yellow, and orange hues, with intricate designs and patterns throughout. On the left side of the note, there is a large "500" printed in black, accompanied by the words "BANCO CENTRAL DO BRASIL" and "A 6788091116 A" above and below it, respectively. The note also features a rubber stamp with the text "500 CRUZEIROS" in the center. The use of a banknote as a canvas for art is an interesting choice, and it would be worth exploring more of Cildo Meireles' work to see how he uses everyday objects in his art. For example, you could look up more information on the artist Cildo Meireles.