Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by General Idea. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
This image shows a desk setup with a half-finished floor plan for "The 1984 Miss General Idea Pageant Pavilion.
This image shows a desk setup with a half-finished floor plan for "The 1984 Miss General Idea Pageant Pavilion." There’s a pencil, a coffee stain on the paper, and a handwritten note about seating arrangements. The plan includes a zigzag floor outline and a black silhouette of a person. A date stamp reads January 17, 1975, but the main document is titled "General Idea."
The zigzag floor shape and handwritten notes suggest a playful, experimental approach to design. The photo looks like a behind-the-scenes look at how artists planned their work.
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Overview
Untitled is a print by General Idea, created in 1977, combining a chromogenic print with offset lithography and additional ink elements.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a workspace with a partially completed floor plan for a pavilion, featuring a zigzag outline and a human silhouette, alongside a pencil and a coffee stain, conveying a sense of creative process and experimentation.
Technique & Style
The work blends photographic and printmaking techniques, using a chromogenic print on an offset lithograph with added ink and stamped elements, reflecting the artists' playful and experimental approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1977, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, offering insight into General Idea's planning process for their 1984 project, with a date stamp referencing January 17, 1975.
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