Untitled
1961
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1961
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This piece looks like a set of instructions for playing piano. It’s split into small boxes with lines, dots, and weird symbols. Some boxes show piano keys, others have jagged shapes or dots scattered across them. At the top, there’s a list of strange actions like "press the pedal strongly" or "hit the string with a stick." The whole thing feels like a puzzle—maybe a way to make music in an unexpected way. The paper is light brown, and the ink looks faded, like it’s been around for a while. If this style of music intrigues you, look up George Yuasa.