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Untitled, by General Idea, ink, 1977

Untitled

General Idea

1977

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1977 ink by General Idea, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
General Idea
When & what style?
1977
Where can I see it?
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." 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. Look up lithography next to see how this print technique works.

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