Untitled
1960
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1960
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
The image displays a piece of paper with a list of text, including the title "CELLAR SONG FOR FIVE VOICES" and a poem. The poem is written in a typewriter font and features a series of lines that repeat the phrase "bluebirds are flying" with slight variations. The background of the paper is a light brown color, and there are some small tears and creases visible. The poem appears to be a surrealist work, with the repetition of the phrase "bluebirds are flying" creating a sense of rhythm and musicality. The use of the word "extinct" in some of the lines adds a sense of irony and contrast to the poem. If you're interested in learning more about this style of poetry, you might want to explore the work of Emmett Williams, an American artist known for his surrealist and concrete poetry.
