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Untitled

Cildo Meireles

1981

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1981 ink by Cildo Meireles, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Cildo Meireles
When & what style?: 1981
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This looks like a fake $100 bill. A man with a white wig and glasses sits in the center, wearing a dark coat. The paper is filled with big green zeros and the words "ZERO DOLLAR." The edges have a wavy border, and the print looks slightly blurry. The artist replaced real currency with nonsense text to make a point about money and value. It’s not just a joke—it’s a way to ask questions about what money really means. If you want to see more work like this, check out Cildo Meireles.