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Untitled, by George Brecht, 1964

Untitled

George Brecht

1964

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

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Overview

Untitled is a 1964 by George Brecht, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
George Brecht
When & what style?
1964
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The image presents a black square with white text, featuring the word "RELOCATION" at the top. Below this, a series of lines provide information about the artwork, including its limited edition status, the provision of a signed and numbered Certificate of Relocation, and the arrangement of bounds within the bounds. The text also includes inquiries to G. Brecht at Fluxus, P.O. Box 180, New York 13, N.Y. A notable detail in the image is the use of a black background with white text, which creates a striking visual contrast. This design choice draws attention to the information presented and adds to the overall aesthetic of the artwork. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you can explore the works of George Brecht.

About the artist

Artist

George Brecht

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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