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Untitled, by David Hammons, 1996

Untitled

David Hammons

1996

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1996 by David Hammons, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
David Hammons
When & what style?
1996
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a blankish canvas with a light, smudgy gray center. It looks like dirt swirled into soft circles, fading to pale edges. The frame is simple wood, and the whole thing leans against a wall on a round black stand. The stand is a basketball—this isn’t just a painting, it’s a framed piece of dirt balanced on one. The artist made it this way on purpose. Look up David Hammons next to see how he turns everyday things into art.

About the artist

Portrait of David Hammons
Artist

David Hammons

David Hammons is an American artist, best known for his works in and around New York City and Los Angeles during the 1970s and 1980s.

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