Untitled
1962
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1962
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1962 by George Brecht, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a plain white sheet with black typewritten text. The words read: *"Arrange to observe a sign indicating direction of travel"* followed by two choices—one to follow the sign, one to go another way. The artist’s name, *G. Brecht*, and the place *New York* are printed in the corner. The piece is simple but makes you think: what does it mean to follow instructions? The artist, George Brecht, often used everyday objects in clever ways. Look up George Brecht to see more of his playful, minimalist work.
George Brecht (August 27, 1926 – December 5, 2008), born George Ellis MacDiarmid, was an American conceptual artist and avant-garde composer, as well as a professional chemist who worked as a consultant for companies…
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