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Untitled, by General Idea, ink, 1987

Untitled

General Idea

1987

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1987 ink by General Idea, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
General Idea
When & what style?
1987
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows four big letters spelling "AIDS" in bright colors. The letters are outlined in red, filled with blue and green, and sit against a plain white background. The "A" is green, the "I" is blue, the "D" is red, and the "S" is a mix of blue and green. The letters are simple but bold, with no extra details or shading. The colors pop sharply against the white, making the word stand out clearly. Next, look up The Museum of Modern Art to see more works like this.

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