1965
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1965 ink by Dieter Roth, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a giant, fuzzy hat sitting alone against a black background. The hat’s brim is wide and flat, while the crown is rounded and blurry, like it’s melting. Inside the hat’s shadowy shape, you can just make out faint hints of a landscape—maybe mountains or trees—but it’s hard to tell. The hat looks like it’s made of soft, smudged ink, almost like it was drawn quickly or accidentally. The edges glow a little, as if lit from within. It’s weirdly simple, but the fuzzy details make it feel alive. If you like this strange, dreamy style, check out Dieter Roth.
Dieter Roth (April 21, 1930 – June 5, 1998) was a Swiss artist known for his artist's books, editioned prints, sculptures, and works made of found materials, including rotting food stuffs. He was also known as Dieter Rot and Diter Rot.
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