Untitled
1973
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1973
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1973 ink by Daniel Spoerri, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows a small blue tabletop with everyday objects scattered on it. There’s a green bottle labeled "Heineken," a black metal ashtray, a teacup and saucer, a folded napkin, and a few loose items like a spoon and a knife. The background is plain, and the scene looks staged, almost like a snapshot of a moment frozen in time. The objects are arranged in a way that feels casual but deliberate. The artist used a mix of real items and paper cutouts, including a small drawing of a plate and a matchstick collage. It’s not a traditional painting—it’s more like a 3D photo with layers. If you like this mix of real and made-up elements, check out lithography next.
